Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or Shriner's Hospital. SWINFORD, Edgar E. "Ed", Troy, MO, March 29, 2007 age 67; loving husband of Sharlene Swinford; devoted father of James Andrew Swinford (Sarah) and Lynn Renae Swinford; dear grandfather of Henry James Swinford; dear brother of Marlene Dent; beloved uncle of Keith and Carolyn; dear brother-in-law and friend; preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Virginia (nee: Davenport) Swinford and his son Edgar E. Swinford II. Ed was a member of Masonic Lodge #241, St. Charles, Missouri for over 40 years and he loved and adored his family. He was a Machinist with McDonnell Douglas, St. Louis, MO for 33 years and also served in the US Navy.