Harvey Albert Swift

Harvey Albert Swift obituary

Harvey Albert Swift

Harvey Swift Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home & Crematory of Rogers on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Harvey Albert Swift, age 75, of Rogers passed away Monday August 18, 2025, in Rogers. He was born January 6, 1950, in Collinsville, Oklahoma, the son of Bolin and Thelma Lovitt Swift. He was preceded in death by his parents. He worked out of Iron Workers Local #584in Tulsa Ok. as a journeyman Iron Worker, then as the Iron Workers Instructor, and the Business Agent for the Local Union for 15 Years before retiring. He enjoyed Sooner Football, and politics, but most of all he loved being a family man and adored his grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews. He is survived by his loving wife Renae, of 44 years; five children Jennifer Gough and her husband Eric of Claremore, Oklahoma; Elizabeth Godfrey currently of Rogers, AR, Harvey C. Swift of Washington D.C. and William Swift of California; Chris Godfrey of Chelan WA. as well as ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Harvey was an organ donor. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home Rogers.

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