Kemp "Bubba" Swaim

Kemp Lee “Bubba” Swaim, Jr., 71, of Lexington, passed away, Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Thomasville Medical Center.

He was born July 3, 1954, in Asheville; he was a son of the late Kemp L. Swaim, Sr. and the late Rubye Beeson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Holcombe; and his cousin-in-law, Niels Madsen.

Bubba loved to laugh and have a good time with his family. Some of his best times were his birthday parties eating cake and ice cream. A true Dale Earnhart fan, he loved watching NASCAR races. Some of his most special times were fishing with his dad at Atlantic Beach.

Those left to cherish his memory: his sister, Maria Reid and husband Paul; brother, Rick Swaim and wife Catharine; nieces and nephews, Tim Reid (Rebecca), Tina Cresong (Mark), Wendy Douglas (Robert), Dusty Benston (Scott), Stephanie Phillips (Blake); cousins, Rachel Madsen, Richard Miller (Lynn), and Reesa Alexander (Tracy); and his special caregiver, Pat Swaim.

Graveside Service to celebrate Bubba’s life will be 9:00AM Thursday, July 31, 2025, in the New Friendship Baptist Church cemetery; 4258 Old Lexington Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107; with Pastor Chris Byrne officiating.

The family will briefly greet friends following the service. The family has requested that you dress casually to honor Bubba’s memory.

Memorials may be directed to New Friendship Baptist Church.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.