Charlotte Swift

Swift (Caldwell), Charlotte

Charlotte Louise Swift, age 88, was born June 4, 1937, in Dayton Ohio, to the late Homer and Ozella (Jennings) Caldwell. She was the oldest of five siblings and graduated from Roosevelt High School, class of 1955. After graduating, she was employed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where she was a purchasing agent for 30 years.

Charlotte was united in Holy matrimony to her beloved husband Waymon E. Swift Sr., on December 15, 1956. Three children were born to this union, daughters Patricia Ann and Carla Jean: and a son Waymon Jr. Charlotte and Waymon were married for 47 years until Waymon Sr's., death on April 9, 2004.

Charlotte loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother and would always beam when talking about her family. She could often be found traveling, participating in community choirs and volunteering at other events with her sisters, Joanne and Phyllis. She has also spent much of her life donating her time in prison outreach ministries, boy's homes and serving her community. Her greatest passion was her church family at First Thessalonians Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as Organist for 30 years.

Charlotte was called home to be with the Lord on September 9th, 2025 at the Hospice of Dayton. She is survived by her children: Patricia Swift, Carla Davis and Waymon (Barbie) Swift; Her siblings Robert (Carrie) Caldwell, Joanne Faison, Gerald Caldwell, Sr. and Phyllis Caldwell; Grandchildren - Teah (Keith) Nesbitt, Gerika (Malcom) Ward, Ricky Davis and Amber Davis; Great Grandchildren - Jayden (Chris) Alexander, Skye Nesbitt, Myles Ward and Elijah Ward.

Funeral service will be held at 11 am Monday, September 22, 2025 at First Thessalonians Missionary Baptist Church, 30 Oberlin Ave., Dayton, OH. Visitation 10 am- 11 am at which time family will receive friends. Interment West Memory Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home.