Benjamin L. McSwiney, Jr.
RALEIGH
Benjamin Lloyd McSwiney, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 2, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Ben was born June 16, 1950 in Madison, Tennessee and was the eldest of six children born to Mildred Corene Moore and Benjamin Lloyd McSwiney, Sr.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda Brosmore McSwiney; his three sons, Michael (Shannon) of Fuquay-Varina; Timothy (Lisa) of Raleigh and Terrence (Cori) of Raleigh; Four grandchildren, Katelyn, Sean, Kendall and Logan. Ben will also be deeply missed by his sister, Pamela (Stephen) Miefert of Covington, Kentucky; and his four brothers, James (Jodi) of Beavercreek, Ohio; Jeffrey, of Knoxville, Tennessee; Gary (Yong Oak) of Korea; Lawrence (Susan) of Covington, Kentucky.
After graduating in 1968 from Holmes High School in Covington, Kentucky, Ben worked with Mead Products in Cincinnati before joining the military. Ben served five years in the United States Air Force as a communication specialist, eventually obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.
After his discharge from the Air Force Ben moved on to become a computer analyst at the Mead Corporation in Dayton, Ohio. He would eventually work his way up to Operations Manager for Meade Products in St. Joseph Missouri before leaving to chase his entrepreneurial dreams in 1983. At this point he started his own envelope manufacturing company in Loganville, Georgia which he eventually merged with Eastern Envelope in Fairfax, Virginia in 1986.
In 1988 he became the General Manager at Williamhouse-Regency in Connellsville, Pennsylvania where he remained until 1991 when he became President & CEO of Whitestar Graphics in Spring Grove, IL. In 1993 at the age of 43 he moved onto the role of President and CEO of Duplex Products in Sycamore, IL. His next and final business role would land him at Bell & Howell Mail Processing Systems in Durham, NC where he retired as President and CEO.
After retirement he volunteered his time helping Duke University raise funds for Parkinson's research.
The family will receive friends at Bright Funeral Home, 405 S. Main Street Wake Forest, NC on Tuesday, November 5th from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be at Bright Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 6th at 11:00 AM with burial in Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ben's memory may be sent to: Duke University Parkinsons Disease Research and mailed to: Department of Neurology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710.
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In our thoughts. In our hearts. Then, now, and always!! Too well loved to ever be forgotten!!
Karen Colley
October 29, 2020
Ben was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. He was a loving husband and father, and a friend to so many. He is missed so much, but loved still and always will be.
Karen Colley
October 29, 2019
Gary and Yong McSwiney
December 14, 2013
Linda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ben was such a gentleman and taught me so much. May the memories of all your years of happiness give you comfort during this difficult time.
Howard & Monica Udell
November 7, 2013
I always enjoyed coming over to hang out with Mike when Ben was around. He seemed to know how to fix anything and always took time to hang out with us. Our thoughts and Prayers are with the McSwiney family. Miss you guys
Ed and Lisa Dwyer
November 5, 2013
Our prayers go out to the McSwiney family and friends.
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Lisa Stortz
November 5, 2013
Thanks big brother for taking care of us younger ones when it mattered most. Rest now and say hi to Mom and Dad for us. Watch over us as our angel.
Love
Gary
Gary and Yong McSwiney
November 5, 2013
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Lee and Lori Force
Lee and Lori Force
November 4, 2013
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. The blessing is that his struggle, and hopefully yours, is over. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed. You all are in are thoughts and prayers and forever in our hearts!! Love, Karen and Larry Colley
November 3, 2013
I have many fond memories of Ben, and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Linda and the whole family during this sad time. Love to you all, Shirley & Joel
Shirley Slack
November 3, 2013
Ben was just a brother to me. I met him 45 years ago and I have many fond memories. I will miss him
Ted Brosmore
November 3, 2013
I love you dad. You will always be an inspiration to me, and I'm so sorry you couldn't get more out of life. We will take care of mom, and move forward just like you would want us to do. Keep an eye on me from time to time, and keep me in line. The kids love and miss you, and wish you peace and happiness. Rest in peace Big Ben.
Love,
Your Son
Terry
Terry McSwiney
November 3, 2013
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