Sylvester K. Swopes

Kendall was born on June 23, 1988, to Sylvester Walton and Marveline Swopes. At an early age, Kendall’s mom relocated to Valdosta, GA but a few years later, Kendall came back to Aurora to live with his Dad. He attended West Aurora High School.

Kendall was employed at S&S Metal Recyclers for 5 years then left that company to help run his father’s business “Sylvester’s Hauling”. From a young age, Kendall was always with his Dad so where you saw one, you saw the other. Kendall and his dad went to work together everyday and formed a close bond. Once Kendall’s Dad “Rabbit” went on to be with the Lord he would often express how much he missed his “Pops”. Kendall continued his legacy and ran the business until the day he died even driving the same pickup truck with “Sylvester” on the sides. The time without his Dad was extremely hard for him and he had no issues expressing how much he absolutely loved and missed him.

Kendall had an unwavering love for his family and friends. He enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, spending time with his dog and was always just a phone call away to help anyone. Through many conversations with his siblings, Kendall acknowledged Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Kendall went home to be with the Lord on his 34th birthday and now him, his Mom and Dad are all reunited in Christ.

Kendall was preceded in death by his Mom (Marveline Swopes), Dad (Sylvester “Rabbit” Walton) and Bonus Mom (Betty Walton).

Kendall leaves to cherish one son, Jermiah Versace Carrera; 5 brothers, Landers (Rose) Griffin of Holly Springs, MS, Clevon (Nore) Walton, Cedric (Katrina) Walton of Aurora, IL, Franklin Swopes of Ottawa, IL,  and Demetrius Swopes of Valdosta, GA; 6 sisters, Jacqueline Walton of Springfield, IL, Sharonda Walton of Naperville, IL, Tiffany (Dennis) Asemota, of Aurora, IL, Teresa Swopes & Marvella Swopes of Valdosta, GA, and Mary O’Blanis of Aurora, IL. 25 nieces and nephews, 16 great nieces and nephews, 8 aunts and 4 uncles. A special friend Brenda Carreara and childhood friends Marlon, Dino, Chuck and Dorian. A special cousin Torin Glover.

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