Rayford Phillip Swearingen, 68, of Middleburg, FL, passed away January 8, 2012. He was born on October 7, 1943 in Macon, GA to Ray and Alberta (Spivey) Swearingen and had lived in Pensacola, FL prior to moving to Middleburg in 1983. A Baptist by faith, he loved his family and friends dearly. Mr. Swearingen had retired from the U.S. Navy following 28 years of service and was very active in the VFW and American Legion (Middleburg). He loved crossword puzzles, frozen grapes, beer, cigarettes and playing Lotto. He was predeceased by his father and is survived by his mother, Alberta Spivey Swearingen; wife, Betty J. Swearingen; daughter, Kimberly M. Phillips (husband, Ray); sons, David R. Swearingen and Danny E. Swearingen (wife,Jeannie); brother, Gary Swearingen (Martha); grandchildren, Kayla, Cheyenne, Kiera, Jordan and Caden. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2012 at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 with Pastor Tim Martin officiating. Military Honors will be conferred. Please sign the online guestbook. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Haven Hospice. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St. Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904)284-4000.