West Palm Beach, Florida
Family-Placed ObituaryHERBERT BAYARD SWOPE, JR. Producer, Director, Journalist and Broadcaster 1915 Ð 2008 Veteran film/television/stage producer and commentator Herbert Bayard Swope, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 4, 2008 in Palm Beach, Florida. An early day television...
Read MoreHere it is 2:28am and I'm thinking of you Mr. Swope (laughter).. Taking care of you was such a delight. You seen in me what i couldn't see in myself along with Dee and Joann. Sir you are missed. I wish i could turn back the hands of time, i would've stayed with you until the end despite of moving on to a different employment. Miss you loads my friend.
D...WPB,FL
Deloris Miller
April 20, 2016 | Winter Park, FL
Herbert, you and I worked together in 1987-1988 at WPBR Radio. You were the consummate professional and you exuded Palm Beach. I will never forget your live commercials for Palm Beach Motor Cars and Palm Beach Jai Alai. It was my first job in radio after college and It was an experience I will never forget. "Herbert Swope here..." Rest in Peace.
Roger Keys
February 17, 2014 | Northbrook, IL
Sadly, I just learned of Herbert's passing only recently when I was reading about the upcoming demolition of the family's house in Sands Point, NY. He talked of the house often when I worked with him in the late 70's at WPBR Talk Radio. What a wonderful person, what an amazing life. It was my great pleasure to have worked at WPBR during that time with Herbert as well as Bea Wain & Andre Baruch and the wonderful station owners, Everett & Valerie Aspinwall. Many memories, but Herbert trying...
Martha Lempicke
March 09, 2011 | Raleigh, NC
For Herbert...with your death
Palm Beach became a little
grayer...a little dimmer.
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes...
April 02, 2010
Tracy,
Sad to know of the loss of your father. I think of you often.
Your long lost friend.
Michael Rodgers. [email protected]
Michael Rodgers
October 09, 2008 | Los Angeles, CA
I remember Mr.Swope on the radio years ago ....Enjoyed his wit and wisdom very much.Iam sure he touched many lives.....bless the family of Mr.Swope.I lived in Palm Beach County most of my life...He will be missed
pamela ambrose
July 04, 2008 | Newport, TN
i was your mailman for 5 yrs. hope heaven is to your liking!
darrell drew
June 07, 2008 | Palm Beach, FL
I too met Mr Swope when i was working at WPTV in the 80's and he gave me some advice that i have used Everyday since...My thoughts go out to his family and let them know he was very important to me
joe maccini
June 03, 2008 | West Palm Beach, FL
I met Herbert Swope when I was working at WPTV in the '80s, and immediately realized that he was representative of that (sadly bygone) era of elegance and sophistication. The world has lost another class act. My condolences to the family
Jay Richard Worsham
June 01, 2008 | Kensington, CT