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Bobby was born on July 5, 1949 in Washington, NC but grew up in New Bern where he spent most of his life. Bobby graduated from New Bern High School in 1967 where he was a member of the National Honor Society and lettered in football and wrestling. After graduation from high school, Bobby attended North Carolina State University and East Carolina University.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Annie Laurie and W. E. "Ras" Swain and his sister, Grace.
He is survived by two brothers, William E. Swain, Jr. and wife, Josette of Greensboro and James H. Swain and wife, Laura of Raleigh; and four nephews, Jason and wife, Rebekah, Adam, Nicholas and Andrew.
Visitation will be held at Pollock- Best Funerals and Cremations from 7:00 - 8:30 on Friday evening, March 21, 2008. Services will be held at Pollock-Best Funeral Home chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2008, with interment at Oakdale Cemetery in Washington, NC at 2:30 p.m., following services.
Online condolences may be made at www.pollockbest.com
Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funeral and Cremations.
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Jo Perkins-Elmore
March 22, 2008
Dear Jim, our sympathy as your co-workers and friends go out to you and your family. We know the dedication you had toward helping your brother through life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. JO
Garland and Dianne Ballard
March 21, 2008
Garland and I both have fond memories of Bobby in High School. He was so smart and very athletic. Our sincere Sympathy to the family.
Charlene Richards
March 20, 2008
Jim, We (your Craven County DSS family) are sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Charlene, Kim, Debbie and Kent.
Scott Holton
March 20, 2008
My heart felt condolences to the family of Bobby. He was a classmate and fellow wrestler and football team mate. He as a fine representative of the class of 1967.
Ken Hudnell
March 20, 2008
I remember Bobby Swain from my NBHS class of 1967 as a friend I enjoyed being with. He was smart, strong, and intense, but never quite at peace with this world. We loved to cruise in his 1967 GTO convertible singing Bar Bar Barbara Ann to chase the blues away. I wish we had one last ride together.
Anita Williams
March 20, 2008
Jim,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family will be thought of during this most difficult time.
Donna Derda Terranova
March 19, 2008
Dear Billy and Jimmy,
Everyone should have the wonderful childhood memories that were made on Rhem Avenue. I can't talk about growing up without talking about Gracie and her brothers.
Yall were always up to something. Either trying to drown me & Gracie at "The Pecan pool", locking us in the garage, or suckering us in to first up in the field baseball game. And who can forget Bobby lifting weight, hitting that hanging punch ball, and practicing karate for hours.
May those memories comfort you and may your heart always remember the joys. My sincere sympathy to you both and your families.
Joy Williams
March 19, 2008
I am sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. I was in the class of '68 at NBHS and remember him and his wrestling. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ben Bunn
March 19, 2008
Dear Bill and Jimmy and Families,
So sorry to read of Bobby's passing. I have fond memories of him in high school and remember being so impressed with his academic and athletic abilities. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. We hope to see you Friday evening.
Ben and Marion Bunn
Susan Hudson Rossi
March 19, 2008
I remember Bobby as an intense young man from high school. He wrestled with my husband, Mark Rossi. I am so sorry to hear he is gone.
Carol King
March 19, 2008
Jim,
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your brother.
I know that many thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
sharon gillyourd
March 18, 2008
To the family and friends of Robert I had the pleasure of taking care of Robert at Britthaven and he was a very respectful and funny man. May he Rest In Peace. My prayers and condolencses to you. It will not be the same without him not asking to go out and smoke!!!!!!!!
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