Ellis L. McSwain Jr.

Ellis L. McSwain Jr. obituary

Ellis L. McSwain Jr.

Ellis McSwain Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home-89th Chapel - Cleveland on Jan. 10, 2026.
Ellis L. McSwain Jr was born May 25, 1935, in Laurel Mississippi to the late Ellis L. McSwain Sr. and Inez Waiters. I 1961 Ellis moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Ellis married the love of his life, Geraldine Jackson, on August 2, 1969. He was a very hard-working father and husband. He worked for the Coca-Cola Company. From there he was hired at Worthington Precision Metals, where he worked for over 30 years until he retired. If you knew Ellis, then you know how he felt about his cars. He made sure that his cars were always clean. He was also known for his immaculate hospitality towards his family and friends.

Ellis is survived by his wife Geraldine McSwain, Daughters Phyllis McSwain and Elesha D, McSwain-Griffin, Grandchildren Kevin Griffin, Kelly Griffin, Kia Griffin, Kyle Griffin, Olivia McSwain, Pennie McSwain, Toni McLeroy-McSwain, a host of great-grandchildren. As well as his special friends, Mable, Kirk, Levell, Darlene, Sedric, Bruce Rogers, Betty Rogers, and many others.

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Terri Cunningham

January 12, 2026

To Geraldine and family, my sincere condolences and prayers I send to you at this most difficult time. Mr. Ellis will greatly missed. May he rest in heavenly peace, Amen

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