Charles Eric “Ricky” Swift, age 65 of Orange, Texas went to go be with his wife in heaven on Friday, March 3, 2017. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel.
Ricky was born in Orange, Texas on January 2, 1952 to Mary Elaine Rumsey and Charles Soloman Swift. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Ricky retired after 27 years of service with Dupont from working on the HCN-Line, where everyone knew him as “Swifty” He was a very talented cook and enjoyed, smoking meat and making BBQ for his family and friends. Ricky enjoyed being a grandfather and spending time with all of his family.
Ricky is preceded in death by his wife Beverly J. Swift and his father, Charles S. Swift.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mary Dean Swift. One son, Charles “Ben” Swift of Orangefield and one daughter, Cheryl Ann Swift Nixon and her husband William of Sulphur, LA. Brother, Kevin Swift of Orange, TX and two sisters, Kim Swift Geller and her husband George of Coldspring, TX and Toni Abshire and her husband Roger of Huntsville, TX. Five precious grandchildren; Charles J. Swift, Marissa Swift, Jennifer Swift, Ryan Swift and Alura Nixon.
In lieu of flowers the family would greatly appreciate donations to be made to his grandchildren that lived with him.
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