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Marcus Swayze Obituary
Marcus Desha Swayze, 99, of Monroe, died October 14, 2012 at his home. He was born July 17, 1913 to the late Captain Louis Herbert Swayze and Mildred Turner Swayze. Mr. Swayze graduated from Neville High School and then attended Northeast Center of LSU, and obtained a degree from Louisiana Tech University and a Masters in Fine Arts from Northeast Louisiana University, where he later taught art. He was a gifted professional artist and was the last of the Golden Age comics' artists, having drawn and written the Captain Marvel series from 1941 until his entry into the US Army during World War II.
His gift for music was recognized by his Army commander, who introduced him to Bing Crosby. He then played guitar for Bing Crosby's concerts for the troops. Following his discharge from the army, he returned to Fawcett publications in New York where he resumed work on the Captain Marvel comics. He later returned to his hometown of Monroe and continued his work on several comic strips until he was hired by Olin Matheson to start the art department for their packaging division.
Mr. Swayze married June Bloomer and they raised five children in Monroe. He was elected to the Ouachita Parish School Board, and was Vice Commander of the American Legion; he coached little league baseball and mentored many young people in the fields of art and music.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, June Bloomer Swayze; daughters, Judy Blackman, Desha Swayze and Courtney Eckmann; son, Chris Swayze, M.D.; sons-in-law, John C. Blackman, and Douglas Eckmann; daughter-in-law, Sandra Swayze, M.D.; grandsons, John Tolar III and Matt Murrow; granddaughters, Judith Desha Tolar Thomas and Courtney Rebecca Smith; and great niece, Jan Swayze Curry.
Services will be held at First United Methodist Church of Monroe with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating, on Wednesday October 17, at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be immediately prior to the service at 1:00 pm.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA
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John Duncan
November 10, 2012
Dear June & family. It's been close to 50 yrs since I've seen most of you. My heartfelt condolences on your loss. Marcus coached me one summer in LL Baseball, and I would sometimes play with Marc Jr & the girls at your wonderful home. I didn't realize, at the time, Mr Swayze's past, or his then occupation, even tho I was an amateur comic book collector of sorts. Though Mr Swayze was a special person & celebrity of sorts, he made others (me) feel as though we were somebody. I doubt I can ever forget those wonderful days, & the little bit of time I spent around him & your family, no matter how old I might become. What a wonderful, kind, giving man. God bless you all. From far away, but most Sincerely,
Marilyn Nola Hammett
October 24, 2012
A great man from a great era..He and my father Larry Nola played music together in this great era of band music. My prayers and sympathy to all the family.
Ann Severance
October 21, 2012
What a wonderful person Marc was! How lucky I was to know him as well as his wonderful family. Love all of you, Ann Severance
Mary Nott
October 17, 2012
June, and all the family: My deepest sympathy to all of you. Marc was indeed a blessing to all of us, and his light will never go out! May you take
comfort from our Lord who sustains us
and gives us strength to go on. Love
and prayers to you all. Mary Nott
Kay Graham
October 17, 2012
Mrs. Swayze, I just found out and was so very sorry to hear of his passing. I wish I had known sooner,I would have come to the service.You and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers!!
Kay
Joe Mitchell
October 17, 2012
Judy sorry about your dad. He lived a long good life.
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