W. S. Swain
January 31, 1923 ~ November 8, 2015
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Rocky Mount - W. S. "Bill" Swain, Jr., age 92, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Born in Nash County, NC on January 31, 1923, he was the son of the late Wilbur Scott Swain, Sr. and Addie Brown Swain. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Swain; and his sister, Ethel Swain.
Bill was a veteran of WWII in the United States Army Air Corps in Mediterranean theatre. He and his wife, Joyce, owned Prestige Cleaners for 22 years. He was a long time member of West Haven Presbyterian Church and will be forever in the hearts of his family and friends.
Bill leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter, Carol Hall and her husband, Randy, of Rocky Mount; his son, Wilbur Scott Swain, III and his wife, Karen, of Heber Springs, AR. He is survived by his grandchildren, Chris Hall and his wife, Fiona; Jennifer Hall Durkee and her husband, Ryan; and one great-granddaughter, Emma Durkee.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Sam Codington officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Haven Presbyterian Church, 1001 West Haven Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 11/12, 2:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Hello, we are the children of Leola Battle (decede)who use to work for Mr. Swain years ago sorry about your loss keep your head up and God will see you through take care. Leola Battle children at that time it was One Hour Mortinizing
Mr. Swain was a client of mine (Nationwide Insurance) and I got a little tickled when he bought from me. We were talking about his family and airplanes and all sorts of things while getting to know each other. I asked him how he heard about me – just knowing that the answer would be that someone from church or a Hardees breakfast gang had to recommend me. However, he said I googled you! Then he pulled out his smart phone to show me photos and I decided at that moment that I want to HIM when I grow up!! He was a wonderful man and I am sure your family will miss him! I am glad that I had a chance to get to know him.
I was so sorry to hear of the death of Uncle Bill. I pray that God will be with all the family during this time. Love you all! Gerald and Linda (Ivey) Heath
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS! I WAS A SKYDIVING FRIEND OF HIS SON, WILBUR SCOTT SWAIN, III!
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