The Alabama Nursing Home Association expresses deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. A. Jerry Swindall. Dr. Swindall passed away on September 30. He was 82 years old. He was a former nursing home owner, physician in Dadeville and is considered a pioneer in the nursing home field. During his life, he developed, owned and operated nursing facilities in Tallapoosa, Chambers, Lee, Russell, Coosa and Baldwin Counties. Dr. Swindall practiced medicine for more than 50 years, and continued to do so until just before his death.
Over the years, Dr. Swindall served as medical director and attending physician for numerous nursing homes, and was active in shaping and supporting policies to increase quality. His former wife, the late Emma Swindall, M.D., who was also a physician, served on the Alabama Nursing Home Association Executive Board in the 1970s, and was president in 1973.
Dr. Swindall’s nursing home legacy continues with his nephews Bobby and Archie Chapman, of Alexander City, and William Lester of Gadsden, who continue as nursing home operators.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Barbara Swindall of Dadeville; daughters, Margaret S. Swindall of Buford, GA, Bonnie McClendon (Stanley) of Auburn, and Karen Ingram (Dugg) of Birmingham; sons, Alan J. Swindall, Jr. (Carla) of Dadeville, James M. Swindall of Dadeville, Jimmy Griffies (Kim) of Hendersonville, TN, and Michael Griffies (Lisa) of Tallassee; grandchildren, Jake, Lauren, Allison, and Mitchell McClendon; Alison and Emma Swindall; Lexi and William Griffies; Reagan Hawkins; Ben, Ellie, and Emma Grace Ingram; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials in Dr. A. Jerry Swindall’s honor may be made to the New Covenant Church, 2350 E. South Street, Dadeville, AL 36853; or to The Louis E. Cottrell, Jr. Foundation for Excellence in Long Term Care, c/o Alabama Nursing Home Association, 4156 Carmichael Road, Montgomery, AL 36106.
