Leonard "Cotton" Junior Swanson

Leonard Junior "Cotton" Swanson passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born on June 14, 1967, in Cincinnati, OH, he was a son of the late Jimmy and Joann Swanson.

Leonard was a man of many talents. He was an exceptional mechanic who also had a knack for roofing. A lover of the outdoors, Leonard found peace and joy in fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Swanson, and great-nephew, Grayson Smallwood.

He is survived by his daughter, Kayla Patterson and husband Steven of Somerset; wife Susan Swanson of London; grandchildren, Noah and Kaden Patterson of Somerset; brothers, Anthony Swanson and wife Bitsy of London, and James Swanson of Corbin; sisters, Belinda Swanson of London, Sherry Moore of Corbin, and Tammy and Elvis Hubbard of London; nephews, Tony and Brook Swanson of Somerset, Preston Swanson and family; nieces, Shea & Daniel Burchfield of Richmond, KY, Amber Swanson Gabbard & Timothy of London, KY, Brittany Mills and family of London, KY. And a host of other nephews, nieces, and great nephews and great nieces, along with friends, to mourn his passing. 

Donations are being accepted by the funeral home to help with expenses.  To make a donation, please call or stop by the funeral home office, or you may make your online donation by selecting the donate now icon.  The family will be given a list of all who have helped the family. 

Visitation will be held from 11am until 1pm on Saturday February 14, 2026, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where his funeral service will be held at 1pm.

Burial will follow in Locust Grove cemetery in Keavy, Kentucky