Swan B. Currie

Swan Barton Currie passed away at the age of 49 on Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 after a lengthy bout with cancer. He was born one half of identical twin brothers in Jackson, TN on June 5th, 1959 to William Wild Bill and Patricia Patsy Currie. Swan served his country in the US Army from 1978-1980. After being honorably discharged from the military, he moved to Texas and worked as a roughneck on an oil rig. He later became a plumber's helper for Stafford Plumbing in Houston, TX. Swan eventually moved to their San Antonio office where he earned his journeyman plumber's license and was later promoted to superintendent. Swan married the love of his life Linda Boykin on April 9th, 2004. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. Swan's happiest days were spent on a golf course and at the lake with friends. He is preceded in death by his father and is survived by his wife, mother, his four brothers: Pat, Mark, Tony and his twin John Currie, stepchildren: Robert Rollins Jr., Ted Rollins, Jarrett Rollins, Brandy Kuhn, Jamie Farley, Robert Farley Jr., and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was loved and will be missed by many from Texas to Tennessee. Services will be held on Saturday, September 20th, 2008 at 11:00 am at River City Funeral Home, 14315 Judson Rd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in Swan's name. The family would like to thank the staff of S.E. Baptist Hospital and their nurse Marco for taking such great care of Swan in his final days. To leave a message of condolence for the family, go to www.rivercityfuneralhome and select obituaries. Arrangements are with River City Funeral Home.