Daryl Matthew Swiss

Daryl Matthew Swiss LAKE WYLIE - Daryl Matthew Swiss, 56, of 14 Wood Hollow Rd, Lake Wylie, SC died on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at home. Mr. Swiss was born in Clovis, NM on June 26, 1956 to the late Frank and Beverly Gulley Swiss. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dana Kales. He is survived by his wife, Mary Teresa Doherty, step daughter, Kelly Taggart Noftsger of Charlotte, NC, two step sons, Michael Taggart of Asheville, NC and Steven Taggart of Charlotte, NC; brother, Dale Swiss of Anderson, SC; five grandchildren and 3 nieces. Daryl had a generous spirit and an engaging personality that drew people to him. A conversation with Daryl was rarely boring. He was a voracious reader, a free thinker, a natural teacher, and a member of Mensa. A graduate of The University of Michigan, Daryl spent much of his career as Vice President of Charlotte based Corporate Travel Management where he partnered with his wife, Teresa Doherty. He was a mentor to countless sales people and always had words of advice. Daryl was truly a unique person, and he will be forever missed and never forgotten by anyone who knew him but especially by his family and friends. A Memorial Service will be at 2pm on February 2, 2013 at All Saints Catholic Church, 530 Highway 274, Lake Wylie SC with Father Ed McDevitt & Rev. Kenny Ashley officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731 Online condolences may be made at http://www.mlfordsons.com/. M. L Ford & Son Funeral Home in Lake Wylie is serving the family of Mr. Swiss.