SWANN, Jesse Eugene, 90, of Mechanicsville, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2008. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Swann; and is survived by his son, John Swann and his wife, Johnnie Faye; four daughters, Mary Sue Swann, Holly Daula and her husband, Tom, Jessie Swann and Jean Swann; three grandchildren, Thomas Daula, Mary Lane and her husband, Chris, and John Daula; brother, Arthur; sisters, Annie and Grace; nieces, nephews, cousins and the Spear family. He was a graduate of Roanoke College and VPI and retired from the Commonwealth of Va as an analytical chemist. He worked for the N&W R.R., Goodyear and the Atomic Energy Commission and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, member of Masonic Lodge #207 and active in Boy Scouts. He served as a volunteer at Memorial Regional Hospital for 20 years. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 7356 Atlee Rd. Interment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, 4015 Fitzhugh Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230 or Memorial Regional Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Jesse and Jean and Family, though I did not know your Dad, he left behind the most precious legacy, his family. We've shared a journey these past months assisting our aging fathers in their final months. May both our Dad's rest in peace for they are with all the other loved ones who have past. Thank you for your kindness to me and my parents and I send you my love and sympathy.
Ann Kramer
Ann Kramer
August 12, 2008 | Richmond, VA
Jesse was a great man. He was my two sons' Scout Master back in the 70's. He set a wonderful example for numerout young men in our community and at Christ United Methodist Church in Richmond. My condolences to the family.
Sara Brooks (Jacksonville, FL.)
Sara Brooks
July 22, 2008 | Jacksonville, FL
Mr Swann was a great example to me and many other young men in BSA Troop 703. He was one of my "fathers" at Christ UMC where he showed us how a boy becomes a man and how a man follows Christ.
Hank Brooks
July 20, 2008 | Pelzer, SC
Jesse and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. I have such wonderful memories that I will never forget of Mr. Swann.
Kathy Bickley Harman
July 18, 2008 | Chesterfield, VA
The commissioner staff of Cardinal District, HOV Council BSA offers sympanthy to the family of our longest serving commissioner. Jesse is a Scouter who will be missed.
Lloyd Dunnavant
District Commissioner
Lloyd Dunnavant
July 16, 2008 | Henrico, VA
Jean, Jesse, Mary Sue and Family,
My prayers are with you. God's grace is sufficient. Allow yourself to grieve and then rest in God's love and strength. I am sorry I did not find out sooner. Love to you all!!
Valerie Uhrig
July 15, 2008 | Richmond, VA
Jean,
You and your family are in my prayers! May God continue to give you strength during this time and happy memories of your dad!
Doris Wyatt
July 12, 2008 | Richmond, VA
To the Swann Family:
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prays go out to your family and may God give you strength during this difficult time in your lives. God Bless
Kimberly Seay
July 12, 2008 | Richmond, VA
Mary Sue and Family, So Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know that he will be missed.
Deborah Lipscomb
July 12, 2008 | Richmond, VA
