Service to country is a family affair for families in Madison County

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com Another Madison family rich in military service is the Swilleys. Ferris Lee Swilley, Jr., and his son, Alvin, are proud veterans of the United States Army. Ferris Lee Swilley, Jr. Retired Sgt. First Class Ferris Lee Swilley, Jr., not pictured, served in the Army for 22 years and eight months. He graduated from Madison County Training School in 1971 and enlisted the following year. Swilley completed basic training at Ft. Jackson, S.C. b