Robert L. Swift

Robert L. Swift

Robert Swift Obituary

Published by Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory - Newark on Dec. 19, 2017.
Robert was born on February 8, 1936 and passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Robert was a resident of Delaware at the time of passing. Bob proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Marines, aboard the USS Forrestal as an original Plank Owner. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 9:00 am until 10:00 am on Wednesday morning, December 27, 2017 at the Spicer-Mulliken Funeral Home, 121 W. Park Place, Newark, DE. where a memorial service will be held at 10:00 am.? Interment with military honors will follow in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob's memory may be made to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172.

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December 22, 2017

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Jack Chamberlin

December 22, 2017

Bob was a sharp squared away MARINE who served with a very special band 0f brothers in the Marine detachment aboard the USS Forrestal CVA 59..He was not only a Marine but a true gentleman as well.I was very proud to have served with Bob.

We will miss you brother.
Sember Fi
Jack Chamberlin

Nelson Dickerson

December 21, 2017

Rest in peace ol' buddy, we enjoyed many years of good times together both in the Corps
And the decades after at our reunions. Money and I ate many a dinners at your home, especially when Hazel made my favorite chicken and dumplings. Save a spot in Heaven for the rest of the crew as we will be joining you one day.

Rest in Peace,

Nelson (Dick)

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December 22, 2017

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