DeVonte DeShawn Swanks

DeVonte DeShawn Swanks, born September 30, 2000, age 19, and his younger brother, Malachi Ethan Swanks, born September 19, 2003, age 16, were tragically taken from this life on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

They were the sons of Christina Duncan and Vinson Swanks. The boys had an unbreakable bond, and had each other’s backs - good, bad, or indifferent. They loved playing X-Box and Playstation and were very competitive with each other. They will be greatly missed by their family and friends. They loved each other until the end.

They will be forever remembered and loved by their parents, Christina Duncan and Vinson Swanks; their step-father, Shawn Duncan; their step-mother, Amy Swanks; their sisters, Destinie, Harmony, and Serenity; step-sister, Taylor; DeVonte’s daughter, Ja’Lyiah Swanks; grandparents, Kim Hairston, Nora Campbell, Darrell Morris, and Darin Standlee; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2020 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020 at New Life Center, 1057 23rd Street, Des Moines. Cremation will follow the service.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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