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Truett McSwain Obituary
ROCK HILL - Mr. Truett McSwain, 62, of Rock Hill passed away, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Woodland United Methodist Church, with Dr. Larry Parker and the Rev. Joe Cate officiating. Burial will be private.
Born in Shelby, N.C., Mr. McSwain was the son of the late Jack McSwain and the late Audrey Hampton McSwain. He was an active member of Woodland United Methodist Church and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was retired from Continental Tire of Charlotte, N.C., and worked for Carrier of Charlotte after his retirement.
Mr. McSwain is survived by his wife, Becky Horton McSwain; his son, Jon Truett McSwain and wife, Kim, of Rock Hill; his daughter, Cheryl M. Salisbury and husband, Tony, of Rock Hill; his grandchildren, Jordan McSwain, Aubrey Anne McSwain and Josh Carpenter; his brothers, Michael McSwain and wife, Deborah, of Garner, N.C., and Todd McSwain and wife, Delores, of Rock Hill; his stepmother, Ruth McSwain of Denison, Texas; his sisters, Patricia Bogard and husband, Curtis and Judy McSwain, all of Dension, Texas, Lisa Morgan and husband, Edward "Butch" of Clewiston, Fla., and Carolyn Wilson and husband, Russell, of Seguin, Texas; and his sisters-in-law, Nancy H. Reagan and husband, Randy, of Memphis, Tenn., and Susan H. Heckle and husband, Fred of Edgemoor, S.C.
The family will receive friends following the service in the family life center and other times at the home of Mr. McSwain's son, Jon McSwain, 661 Brynwood Drive, Rock Hill.
Memorials may be made to Woodland United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 801 N. Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
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Memories and Condolences
for Truett McSwain
Jerry Davis
December 16, 2009
I'm sorry to hear of Truett's passing. For many years, we worked together but most importantly we enjoyed succeses together and laughter in many situations. Life is too short not to grab the good things and enjoy them. Truett was a true gentleman and friend. In his passing, it brings me joy that he is at peace.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bill Pippin
December 15, 2009
To the family of Mr. Truett McSwain. My name is Bill Pippin and I am an employee at the Carrier Heavy Chiller Plant in Charlotte, NC. I wanted to tell you what a legacy this fine man left at Carrier even though he was here for only a short time.
Truett was not even my supervisor, but we spoke to each other every morning that our paths crossed. He always had a smile on his face and something nice to say. Never did I hear him utter a foul word or talk about someone else. Since he left, people would often ask if anyone knew how he was doing. One of my good friends told me only today of Truett's passing. Those of us who knew him, although not as well as we would have liked, are honestly saddened.
Judging by the comments I have read he must have been a wonderful Christian husband and father. Even though he is gone, just imagine all of the lives he must have touched...now, that is a legacy!
Doris Cagle Helms
December 15, 2009
To The Family of Truett McSwain:
I am three years older than Truett and I knew him at West End many years ago. I remember him with a smile on his face. He was always kind with a sweet, sweet spirit back then. It sounds as if he remained the same as he grew into manhood. I am so sorry for your loss. I'd like to share a poem that someone shared with me when my husband died:
"What deep joy, to walk on the sacred ground of another's heart, to know that there is love from which I never shall depart. I must tread softly, for it is a place of tenderness. . .a place where angels are, enfolding me in happiness."
I know you will miss your husband, dad, grandfather, brother,and friend. May God hold you ever so close right now and in the days ahead.
Jackie Jones
December 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 15, 2009
Dear Becky & Family,
We wanted to tell you how true the words that Dana Kay from Catawba Cardiothoracic Surgery were when she wrote to you. He always showed us what a great attitude can do others, always a gentle man with a such a wonderful smile and most important, he showed us love for god & family and what life should be all about. When we think think about God Blessing you, we can't help but think how he allowed Truett to Bless all of us first,
Tommy & Connie
Dora Hailey Tucker
December 15, 2009
Becky,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God will keep you close and bring comfort to you and your family.
December 14, 2009
BECKY,
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT TRUETT
PASSED AWAY.MY DEEPEST PRAYERS ARE WITH
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS COMFORTING POWER DURING THIS
LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE.
SINCERLY YOURS
GENE R COPELAND
CLASSMATE 1965
December 14, 2009
Becky,Cheryl,and Jon, Our entire family sends our deepest sympathy to all of you. We are so saddened to hear of Truett's passing. Please hold dear your wonderful memories and times together,that will always comfort and keep you. Gods Peace be with you all.~Sally,Kevin, Crayton and Ashley Wilson
December 14, 2009
Dear Becky,
It was an honor to take care of your sweet husband while he was in the hospital at Duke. I have been thinking about you so much since I left work Thursday morning and I hope that you find comfort in knowing that he is now at peace.
Take care,
Amanda Bron, RN
December 14, 2009
I met Mr. McSwain one year ago. He was the consumate southern gentleman. I was touched by his attitude toward his illness and his knowledge of what was truly important in life. No matter what was going on he always had a smile. I am sorry for the loss of Truett here on earth. May God bless your memories of him and keep you safe.
Dana Kay, NP
Catawba Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dick Van Haren
December 14, 2009
I was extremely saddened to hear of Truett's passing. He was one of the nicest guys I had the pleasure of working with at General Tire.
Alan Abernethy
December 14, 2009
My entire family was touched when we read Truett had passed. When Gail & I married we started attending Woodland. I grew up in a small church where ever-
yone knew each other so the size of Woodland was a big change for me. Truett always made me, the little fish in the big pond, feel comfortable at Woodland.When Truett was director of church sports we all, my family, bond-
ed with him through the youth basket-
ball program. We will miss his big heart and smile.
May God Bless
Alan Abernethy
Fred Steward
December 14, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Truett's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him and Truett always had a smile and a hand shake for me. He will be missed by all who knew him. My thought and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time.
Brenda Watts
December 14, 2009
Becky, Jon & Cheryl:
I worked with Truett the entire time at Continental Tire when it was "General Tire" until my disability retirement in 2000. I worked in Human Resources and was in contact with him on a regular basis. He was a fine, upstanding gentleman and a Christian man who loved his family with all of his heart. He was always telling me a story about you, Becky, or one of the children's episodes. He was one of my "top of the line" guys!! I am sorry I didn't know about his illness and untimely death until this weekend. Please accept my sympathy and prayers. I lost my only brother last year...also age 62. Death is such a sting, but after that the victory!!
I knew Truett, Mickey and Jerry & Terry Wingate (the twins) years ago through a fellow piano teacher, Mr. Bob Ballieu. I was at Indian Land and those guys came to join in our recital there. Of course, we lost contact, Mr. Ballieu left IL, and then we picked up on our memories after we were both at General Tire.
I do know that Truett loved his family and his Lord through the many conversations we had over the years. He was so very proud of you, Becky, and the children and grandchildren.
May God bless you and give you comfort over the coming Christmas season and the weeks and months ahead of you.
Sincerely,
Brenda Pettus Watts
10606 Barberville Road
Fort Mill, SC 29707
Jim & Cookie Roberts
December 13, 2009
Becky,
We were so sorry to hear about Truett's passing. I am so glad that I got to see you and Truett the last time we were in Rock Hill.
Peace be with you and your family.
Alison Partlow
December 13, 2009
Becky & family,
I am so sorry to hear about Truett. We are thinking of you and if there is anything that we can do for you, please let us know.
Alison Partlow & Ernie Mims
Johnsie McSwain
December 13, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jane Rearick
December 13, 2009
Todd and Mickey, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Truett's passing. I will pray for you and your families. I would love to see you both. Please call or e-mail me Jane (McSwain) Rearick.
Glenn Shepherd
December 13, 2009
I worked with Truett at General Tire. He was well respected and will be missed. My prayers are with the Family.
Steve & Teresa Bellenger
December 12, 2009
We are sad to hear of Truett's passing. We have lost a Good man. It was my privilege to work with and call Truett my friend during my days with Continental. Truett touched the lives of all he came in contact with. His love for his family should also sustain you during the days ahead.
Donald McSwain
December 12, 2009
Todd and Michael; I was saddened to learn of Truett's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and especially with his wife, children and grandchildren.-- Donald McSwain
Michelle Palmer-Jordan
December 12, 2009
We are praying for you and your family. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will never forget that great smile of Mr. McSwain's! May God bless you and fill you with his peace and presence- from the bottom of your toes to the tips of your fingers! We are thinking of you!
Jim Weddington
December 12, 2009
I worked with Truett at General Tire, in the same department, Tire Engineering,for many years. Everyone liked and respected Truett, he was truly a good man. My regrets to his family, I know he will be missed. Jim Weddington
Mark Doty
December 12, 2009
Truett was a supervisor of mine at continental tire. He always had the utmost respect for his fellow workers and we had the utmost respect for him! Never a cross word and always a smile and laugh, even when things got rough. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed by us all.
May God Bless and keep you.
Mark and Tonda Doty
Linda R McCullough
December 12, 2009
I know there is nothing that I can say or do to ease the pain that you and your family are baring right now. I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 12, 2009
I knew Truett in high school and he was truly gentleman.In four years I never heard him say a cross word about anyone which is more than I can say about myself. He will truly be missed. My prayers go out to the family.
Regards,
Al vaughn
Dora Covington
December 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Years ago when Truett was a little toddler I had him in my Story Hour on Sundays at West End Baptist Church. He was such a sweet little boy. He grew up to be a fine man . We are going to miss him in our neighborhood. Hold close the memories of him for he will always be close to you.
God Bless you and comfort you,
Dora Covington
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