Mr. John D. Swindell, of Augusta, died on Thursday, June 16, 2011.He was 70 years old. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 4:00 until 8:00 pm at Phinazee Swamp Nature Park. Mr. Swindell is survived by his wife, Linda W. Swindell; his daughters, Elizabeth Woolard, Linda Jo Smith, Kerri Ready and her husband, Teddybear, Sherri Brown and her husband, Charlie and his son, Mike Woolard and his wife, Barbara; twelve grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; four sisters, Ann Williams, Amy Hill, Marie Lundeen, and Ellen Starnes; two brothers; Fred Swindell, Bobby Swindell and his wife, Sheila; sisters in law, Geneva Woolard and Sherron Askew; and brothers in law, Terry Woolard and Billy Woolard and his wife, Margaret. Mr. Swindell was born in Washington, North Carolina.Mr. Swindell was retired from Plant Vogtle, as a supervisor and from Augusta Industrial. The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Georgia, 706.798.8886, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Friends may sign the online guest register at www.poteetfuneralhomes.com.