Hamp "King Bee" Swain, Jr.
December 3, 1929 - May 9, 2018
Macon, GA- Hamp "King Bee" Swain, Jr. passed away on May 9, 2018. Hamp was born in Macon, Georgia on December 3, 1929 to Hamp Swain, Sr. and Susie Duhart. Hamp had a long and successful career in insurance and automobile sales and radio broadcasting. Starting in 1954, Hamp was the first black disc jockey in Macon. He was an active member and deacon at the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Zenola; four children, Ronald Swain, Ouida Taylor, Natalie Rogers and Jarvis Swain; and a devoted brother, Anthony McIntosh.
Funeral services for Mr. Swain are 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 15th at the St. Luke Baptist Church. Visitation with the family is Monday, May 14th at 6:00 PM at Hutchings Funeral Home.
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Published by The Telegraph on May 13, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Hamp Swain

48 Entries

Newton Collier

August 15, 2022

Really miss you!!!

Jerrie DellaDonna

June 8, 2018

I worked with Hamp back in the 60s at WIBB. He was a good kind man. I know God is there with his family to help them through this time of grief in each of their lives. May you always have precious memories of Hamp.

Paulette Taylor

June 7, 2018

Continued prayers and condolences to the family of Mr. Hamp Swain, Jr., especially our
beloved Texas friend,Ron Swain and family, who has exemplified grace and integrity that surrounds us all in the community of Georgetown,TX. His father exemplified that grace and spirit we now see in Ron. God Bless and keep you all in His hands.

Patrick Wallace

June 6, 2018

My deepest condolences, He was a good man IK am so sorry for your lost.

Dottie Hayes

May 27, 2018

WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
THE PURNELL FAMILY

Berna Hurst

May 17, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss . He was very instrumental in my parents life, Bro and Sis. Dean back in The late 50's and early 60's. We were so fortunatel to have known him. He will be missed . Praying for the family.

Cassandra Paul

May 15, 2018

My condolences. Praying strength for the Mrs. Swain and the Family during this difficult time.

Richard Andrews (MPD)

May 15, 2018

In 1976 we were working a traffic accident on us-80 just east of the Macon Mall. Wr. Swain helped us give first aid until the rescue unit arrived. He was a very good man. I am sorry for his family. May he rest in peace.

Cheryl Bland

May 15, 2018

Always our King. Blessings, peace and precious memories.

Mozelle Golson

May 15, 2018

There are memories that never go away. Such as people, music, and experiences over the years. When we got our own DJ we instantly remembered the name and the voice. I often wondered what inspired the name "King Bee" I am sure it had a meaning to him.
we were happy and spent lots of time listening to the voice, the music, and artist he introduced. He was a gift for our times and we were thankful. Rest in peace "King Bee" Mr. Hamp Swain. God Bless and keep the family always.
Mozelle Clowers Golson

Sonja & Derrick Miller

May 15, 2018

It was wonderful meeting such an extraordinary human being. Mr.Swain was a kind, caring and thoughtful parishioner. He selflessly shared his many and amazing talents. It was always a special treat to hear him play the saxophone. Mr. Hamp is already missed around the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. Sincere condolences to the Swain in family.

Alexandria Rouse Lewis

May 15, 2018

It was a pleasure and blessing to know you and have you as a salesperson. May you rest with Jesus.

JULIE ROOKS

May 14, 2018

TO THE FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST TO MRS SWAIN MY LIBARYTEACHER GOD IS NEAR CLASS OF 67MAGGIE CALIFF.

Harriet BROWN

May 14, 2018

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.

CHURCH MEMBER
JAMES BROWN
HARRIET BROWN(ubc)

Edward McKinney

May 14, 2018

I recall as a young man when you hit the airways on WIBB. To me at the time it was the greatest event that could have happened in Macon. Wow!!! a Black Radio stadium!!! I will be praying daily for you and your family.

Katie Coley

May 14, 2018

With heartfelt sympathy The Pop Coley Singers of Montrose will never forget your kind words while playing our gospel music. May your family be comforted during time of bereavement.
Mother Katie Coley and Family

Paulette Taylor

May 14, 2018

With prayers and condolences for the Swain
Family and our beloved in Texas, The Ronald
Swain Family. Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Assoc., Paulette Taylor, President

Sen. David and Commissioner Elaine Lucas & Family

May 14, 2018

Our prayers and sympathy go out to the Swain family. We are praying for you all.

Kay Stephens

May 14, 2018

I will miss a great friend and my first employer. Hamp may you have eternal rest. My love goes to Ms. Zenola and family.....Kay Brenda

Freddie & Cheryl Stewart

May 14, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

HARVEY PARKE

May 14, 2018

As kids , we would come to WIBB in the afternoon and watch KING BEE spin records and entertain guest artists. On many occasions , he would give us the extra promo copies of music by new & upcoming artists. In the latter years Hamp would go on to sell cars and teach night school for adults in the Bibb County area. My parents knew him well !! Hamp always treated people with dignity and respect, and he was responsible for the development of many new artists. Everyone who knew him will surely miss him. Condolences to his family

May he rest in peace !!

Nellie Johnson

May 14, 2018

Prayer for the family!!!

Harriett Adams

May 14, 2018

Hamp has been a friend of my family i grew as a wibb brat my mom worked at the station with mr. Swain. I would hamp every thursday when i pass his house on my way to work. The last time I saw him he and his daughter val was sitting in the yard. Sure will miss you. Harriett white adams. God keep your loving arms around the family

BILLY CHRISTIAN

May 14, 2018

GOD BLESS YOU KING BEE. LISTENED TO YOU ON THE RADIO MANY TIMES IN THE 50'S.

Jerry Willis

May 13, 2018

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Swain family. As a white boy growing up in middle Georgia, he and WIBB were great influences on my musical tastes. I love the blues, and most of my influence came from WIBB during the day and WLAC at night. At 78, I still travel to blues events, but my heart will always be with the tinny sound of WIBB coming over an AM radio. Rest in Peace, King Bee; I'm certain there's a place for you announcing The Angel Band.

Wrice Family

May 13, 2018

Our Condolences To The Family and friends. He played the saxophone at my dad Home Going, Jimmy Wrice. My Co workers were really stun, they could believe a man of his age can blow like that.
I remember He and many more such as my Dad Pratice at Booker T Washington Center. Mr. Swain impact so many life's
He Truly Will Be Missed By Many.

Jay and Bonita and family Jefferies Jenkins

May 13, 2018

Our deepest condolences to the Swain family. "King Bee" and his family are like family to us. He was not just an extraordinary person, he was also a mentor to my husband Jay Jefferies in the broadcast profession. We are thankful for your guidance to him and in the community. Much love and may God comfort you all as you hold on to the cherished memories you shared.

Naomi LaVerne Caines Johnson

May 13, 2018

Great spirit
Know that God is with you
Much love

Newton Collier

May 13, 2018

Thank Hamp for all the love and music.

The Davis Family

May 13, 2018

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Family of Hamp Swain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Llewellyn (kit) Kelley

May 13, 2018

RIP King Bee
No doubt....U were one of a kind. U truly served your community well.

samuella vickers

May 13, 2018

RIP

Pat Marconi

May 13, 2018

Sorry to hear of Hamp passing worked with him at Huckabee Auto he was a good man,God Bless all

Quinton Pitts

May 12, 2018

My sympathy is expressed to the family...

Phyllis Pitts

May 12, 2018

Condolence expressed

Ernestine Stephens

May 12, 2018

Rest in peace.

Scott Taylor

May 12, 2018

A good brother, you will be missed. It was a pleasure working with you at WDDO. We were competitors in radio, but we had mutual respect for one another. My condolences to the family.
Peace and blessings

Rosland F. & Keyshawn Sneed

May 12, 2018

What A Great Giant, That Have Reached Heaven's Gate. King Bee, You Will Be Missed.

Rebecca Burch

May 12, 2018

R E S P E C T. As a teenager I loved calling WIBB on a regular basis to speak with Mr Swain. He was always great and I felt like I was talking to a celebrity. I have so much respect for him and what he has meant to Middle GA. Rest In Peace

Vanessa Velez-Cruz

May 11, 2018

My condolences to the family. Mr. Swain was an exceptional person, just one of a kind. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Harri BROWN

May 11, 2018

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND HE WAS MY NUMBER ONE D.J. A GOOD PERSON.

HARRIET SAMS BROWN

Hal Clarke

May 11, 2018

King Bee, as a teenager you allowed this white kid to experience one of God's greatest blessings, soul music. I will always remember you as Macon's original Soul Man. Aaaaaaaaaaamen! Amen! Amen!

Leo Huckabee

May 11, 2018

Hamp was a great friend and wonderful employee. All of us at Huckabee Auto loved Hamp . He will be missed. RIP Hamp.

May 10, 2018

Hamp Swain was a major reason I grew up listening to R&B and the Motown sound. Im 66 now and I still love the music he played. My God bless and encourage the family in this hour.

Barbara Collins

May 10, 2018

You will be missed. Thanks for all you did for Macon, GA and beyond.

ann pitts

May 10, 2018

you will be greatly missed.

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