Malachi Ethan Swanks
January 31, 2020
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Service Details
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.
destinie swanks
07/13/2021
I miss you bubba, life's been hard with you not around. I love you so much rest in paradise.
shiane benge
02/25/2020
i didn't know them but my friends knew who they were and i am sorry for your lost i also live in des moines i only live here for almost a year we moved here because we got kicked out of our place in indianola and when i heard about this and my parents heard about this they are making me and my brothers stay inside unless we are going to school in indianola
Jan Solberg
02/09/2020
Malachi was in my reading class for three years. He was always proud to reach his reading AR goals. He also really liked to help, and he had a favorite seat at my table. May God be with your family and friends. You and your brother will remain in our hearts always.
Pennee Tracey
02/08/2020
Beautiful visitation. With family and friends.
Maggie Smith
02/05/2020
Thank you both for being such good friends. Wishing both you and your family peace.
Faith Wilson
02/04/2020
Mrs.Christina, I sincerely from the bottom of my heart want to thank you for bringing such beautiful boys in this world of ours! Lord knows Malachi and Vonte had such impact on every single person theyve came across! I can vouch that because Im one of many. The first time I was brought into your home I felt loved, I felt safe as if nothing in the world can take my peace away, I constantly told malachi how beautiful his mother was, because without you we wouldnt of had these beautiful boys in our lives! If it wasnt for you I wouldve never experienced such energy your boys carried, if it wasnt for you I wouldve been a sore loser not getting to know these boys before the lord took them under his guidance. Im very blessed to have gotten the chance to spend quality time with Malachi,Vonte and TJ ! Theyll forever have a place in my heart and our energies combined is something that can never be taken away from us.
Chuck and lydia
02/04/2020
Our condolences from our family to all of you! We will keep you all in our prayers.
Shelly Burgess
02/03/2020
Im so sorry for you and your families loss Christina. Positive vibes to you all. Im here if you need anything.
Colleen Babcock
02/03/2020
Oh, my Malachi. How I will miss your silly stubborn ornery streak and your larger-than-life heart. I wish you peace. Prayers to your family and friends.