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OSU bull rider Rowdy Swanson mourned by family and rodeo world: 'He had all the heart and all the try'

When people remember Rowdy Swanson, most are going to remember his infectious smile.

"He always had a smile on his face and was a joy to be around," OSU rodeo coach Cody Hollingsworth said.

Rowdy's father, Jarrel Swanson, said Rowdy was born with that smile. It was the kind of smile that would light up the room.

"That big smile, it started when he was a little baby and it was always with him," Jarrel said. "Everybody loved the boy. He was one of those kids that everybody wanted to be around."

The 20-year-old Oklahoma State University student and rodeo team member will be laid to rest in his hometown of Duncan on Wednesday after being killed Thursday night during the bull riding at a pro rodeo in Mineral Wells, Texas.