Service Details
His Homegoing Service will be held in Faith Church of God, 1449 Geneva St., on Saturday, October 3rd, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tyron Patrick officiating. Visitation will be in the church this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
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In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Research, or to Faith Church of God.
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Elder Homer Swift Jr., 86, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Ascension-all Saints. He was born in Atlanta, GA on August 28, 1934 the son of the late Homer and Ruth (nee: Smith) Swift Sr.
On August 11, 1951, in Atlanta, GA, he was united in marriage to Catherine Mitchell. He had been employed by A.M.C.-Chrysler for over thirty years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of Faith Church of God, and the Church Men’s Club. Homer was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Order of the Scottish Rite.
Surviving are his devoted wife; Catherine, their children, Daniel Lee Swift Sr., Frank Louis Swift, Gail Ruth Swift, Sylvia Lucille ( Charles) Adams, and Catherine Cecelia Swift, all of Racine; seven grandchildren, Daniel L. (Tedra) Swift Jr., Kadeem Liggins, Frankie Swift Jr., Chrystal (Marcus) Marshall, Ebony Swift, Shawn Ormond, Tiara (Johnny) Harrell, and Terrance J. Barnes, Jr.; numerous great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandson; one brother, Lee swift, of Palm Coast, FL. His nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive him. In addition to his parents, Homer was preceded in death by his daughter, Mildred S. Barnes; grandson, Jason U.W. Barnes; and brother, Clifford Swift
Lori Wakefield says
I didn’t know grandpa well but for some reason he held a special place in my heart. My deepest condolences for the loss of a fine gentleman. RIP grandpa…
Nikki Larry-Lacy says
Papa Homer was an amazing man, may he rest well. Praying for healing and strength for the family
Lillie Haynes says
So sorry to hear about your lost, Praying that God will give you strength at this time 🙏🏾 Love you Gail💕
Therita Bogan says
The family have my deepest sympathy
Ned Murphy says
Sorry to hear of Homer’s passing. A wonderful man of a wonderful family. May God bless him.
Tawana Lyons says
My condolence goes out to his wife and family. Homer was a sweet, humble gentleman. He will surely be missed. Sincerely, Tawana bka “Chicago” to Homer.
Deniseon King says
May God comfort and strengthen the Swift Family this day and the days to come. We will be continually praying for each of you. The King Family
Maria Gerardo, says
I’m am so very sorry for the loss of Mr. Swift. I am honored to have met Homer. He was family to us and I loved him dearly. I will be forever grateful for our memories with him and everything he taught us. Rest peacefully. I love you Bub.
Brenda Ormond-Sawyers and Family says
We send our deepest condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as Homer is gone from our sight but never from our hearts.
Therita Bogan says
To The Family, you have my deepest sympathy, we go way back to Lockwood at Mr. And Mrs. Easely house.
Kathryn Liggins says
Condolences To the Entire Swift family & Mrs.Swift God is Able praying for you All. May he give everyone strength through this sad time he will surely missed…
Mary Bryant and family says
We the Bryant family have so many good memories of Brother Swift being part of the Family of God . Praying for the entire Swift family love and hugs to you all. Love you Sis Swift
Stacey Moore & Family says
Sending our Condolences to the Swift family.
Larry Hayes says
I didn’t know Homer on a personal basis, but, I did on a business basis….I always truly liked working with him…..a real gentlemen in the way he treated people…and, enjoyed our business relationship whenever the occasion would arise that we made contact. A great guy..and, I express my sympathy to all his family
Paula Boykin and Family says
Sincere condolences to the family RIP Mr. Swift
Rickey Lee Jackson says
Peace and love to all of you ❤️😘
RAY M. JACKSON says
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST I WILL ALWAYS KEEP HOMER IN MY MIND AND DREAMS
Mother McKinley says
You will be truly missed. I now know that you are complete and no longer in pain.
Christine Golden says
The entire Golden family would like to send their Deepest Sympathy to each and everyone of you and we’re Praying 🙏🏿 for the Swift Family RIH 😇
Patricia and Robert Billups says
Condolences to the entire Swift Family. Our prayers are with you during your time of sorry. We love You.
Kendra Johnson White says
To know Homer was to love him… and I feel honored to have known him. His humor, advice, stories, uplifting energy, and positivity will be missed as well as unforgotten by all of us. The world will shine less bright. My condolences to your family, I am very sorry for the loss of an amazing man.
Sandra and Rhonda Smith Atlanta Georgia says
Uncle Ray, I will truly miss you. I have so many good memories of you, especially when I came to Racine to visit and the many phone calls we had. Our condolences to Catherine, Dan, Sylvia, Frankie, Gail and Cathy, I love you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May God continue to strengthen you all.
James Billingsley and family says
Sincere condolences to the Swift family during this time. We just want to thank you for your father. Because he was one of the men from Faith Church of God that helped our family when we moved to Racine in 1966. May the Lord continue to smile down on the Swift family.
Doris Ingram-Jones says
My condolences and prayers to the Swift family in the passing of Elder Swift. My the Lord give you peace.
Rena Liggins says
In peace may you rest
Mr Swift
Trina Townsend says
Fly high Homer, it was a pleasure knowing you and we will meet again
Peter says
I will miss you my friend! You’ve taught me things that words can’t by simply being you!
Crystal Johnson says
My condolences to the family from the Boyd Jackson family praying 🙏 ❤
Anonymous says
Sending my deepest condolences to the Swift family.
Dan and Pam Jenista says
It was a pleasure to know Homer! He was a great neighbor. Condolences to the family.
Jeff and Nicole Urquhart says
Our sincere condolences to the family. Our love and prayers are with the family
Demetrius powell says
Sorry for your lost God Bless Keep l n Jesus Name Amen
Demetrius powell says
Sorry. For your lost may God comfort you And keep you in the Name of Jesus
Silvia Contreras says
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace Mr Swift ( Dad, to me )
Contreras Family.
Marilyn Williams Pearson n family says
Mrs Swift sorry too hear about your loss you have our deepest condolences praying for your family
Sylvia Adams says
Missing my daddy