Alexander LaMont Swanson

February 7, 2011 - February 19, 2018

Alexander LaMont Swanson, age 7, departed this life for his Heavenly home on February 19, 2018. Alexander (affectionately called “Alex”) was born on February 7, 2011, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to mother Keidra Dennis (Little Rock, AR) and father Terence Swanson (Jackson, MS). Despite his many challenges, Alex managed to positively impact the lives of all those who came in contact with him. His infectious laugh and sweet smile will continue to remain in the hearts of those he touched. His family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the medical team at Arkansas Children’s Hospital; staff and therapists at Butterfly Learning Center, staff and therapists at both Fulbright and M.L.K. Elementary; past and present therapists at J5 Therapy; and his most recent caregiver Latoya Bell, for their love and care of this precious life. Alex is forever loved by his parents; sister Kyra Swanson of Oklahoma (paternal); grandparents Rodney (Doralene) Dennis of Hot Springs, Ar. (maternal); grandmother Cheryl Swanson of Oklahoma (paternal); two uncles; two aunts; a host of cousins; and loving friends both near and far. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Jacksonville Baptist Temple, 520 Marshall Road with Pastor Ted Patterson officiating. Burial will be private.