Rickey Gene McSwain, 56


Rickey Gene McSwain, 56

Rickey Gene McSwain, 56, of Ellenboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 09, 2013. 

A native of Cleveland County, he was born on May 16, 1957, a son of Bobby Gene McSwain of Mooresboro and the late Catherine Ann Callahan McSwain. He was a retired mechanic. Rickey was also a member of Gantt’s Grove Baptist Church. He loved racing, raced R-C Racing and loved camping and being outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Street McSwain; one son, Michael Chad McSwain and wife Barbara of Shiloh; one daughter, Kristi McSwain of the home and fiancé Scott Morrison of Mooresboro; one brother, Eddie Dean McSwain of Shelby; one sister, Teresa McSwain Hamrick and husband Richard of Boiling Springs; his grandchildren, James Paxton McSwin, Savannah Morgan McSwain, Thomas Austin Granger, and Haley Louise Granger.

Funeral services were held at Gantt’s Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Lane and Rev. Owen Duncan officiating. Burial followed in the Gantt’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. 

McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the McSwain family.