Silas Andre Swopes Jr.

Silas Andre Swopes Jr., lovingly known by many as "June Dog" passed away on July 22nd, 2026 at the age of 57 surrounded by love.

He was born on February 10th, 1969, in Topeka, Kansas, the 4th child and first born son of 8 children, to Silas Swopes Sr. and Earnestine Swopes (Porter).

Silas loved fishing and spent many hours on the water. He was goofy, loving, and always had time for a phone call. Most importantly, he was a family man.

Silas leaves behind his mother, Ernestine Swopes, 4 sisters, Lisa, Linda, Shirley, and Regina Swopes, 3 brothers, Kenneth, William, and Eric Swopes, his finance, Rachel Davis-Swopes, his bonus daughter, Gabby girl, father-in-law, Terry Davis Sr., along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends- all of whom will miss him very much.

He joins in Heaven his father, Silas Swopes Sr., and nephew, Gerard L. Swopes.

A memorial service to celebrate Silas's life will take place at a later date and will be updated here, please check back.

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Gone Fishin'

If someone should ask for me,

Tell ‘em Heaven is where I’ll be,

I’ve finished all my life’s chores,

And now I fish on Heaven’s shores.

The View is grand and the fishing’s great,

But I yearn for you as I wait.

I’ll save a spot on the river’s bend,

For all those I call family and friend.

And if the fish no longer bite,

Or seem no longer worth the fight,

Because it’s me that your missin’,

Don’t worry – be glad- I’ve only gone fishin’.