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Ronald Swift

Jun 4, 1954 – May 12, 2018

Service Details

Funeral – Saturday, May 26, 2018 11:00am

Visitation: Saturday, May 26, 2018  10:00 – 11:00am

Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel, 4600 |County Line Rd,, Racine, WI 53403

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Ronnie “Rollo” Swift, 63, passed away on May 12, 2018, with his family by his side.

Ronnie was born on June 4, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee to Frank and Mary Elizabeth Swift.  He was the first born twin of six children.  He was raised in Zion, Illinois.  When he became an adult, he relocated to Racine, Wisconsin.

Ronnie attended Zion Benton Township High School in Zion, Illinois.

Ronnie started working at an early age and had a great work ethic.  He worked at J.I. Case in Racine, Wisconsin for 10 years, then at American Motors Corporation (AMC) Chrysler Plant in Kenosha, Wisconsin for 15 years.

Ronnie enjoyed traveling to Tennessee to visit his family. He loved his children and grandchildren. He also loved singing and watching T.V.  His favorite T.V. shows were CSI, Criminal Minds and a variety of westerns.  He loved nice cars and was a very sharp dresser.  Ronnie’s smile was infectious and he also had a great sense of humor.

As a child, he attended Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Zion, Illinois. Ronnie accepted Christ before he transitioned to be with the Lord. Ronald Swift, age 63, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Ascension-All Saints in Racine, WI.

Ronnie leaves to cherish his loving memory: his mother, Mary Elizabeth Swift, Nashville, Tennessee; two sons: Ronardo Windom, Nashville, Tennessee; Ronnie Griffin, Jr., Racine, Wisconsin; one daughter: Rhonda Griffin, Racine, Wisconsin; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; two brothers: his twin, Donnie (Donna) Swift, Racine, Wisconsin; Jasper Roy Swift, Racine, Wisconsin; three sisters: Glenda Joyce Swift-Duncan, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Porsha Ann Swift (David) Theus, LaVergne, Tennessee and Connie Swift (Michael) Turner, Nashville, Tennessee.  He also leaves to cherish his memories three aunts: Clarice (Albert) Whitmore, Mason, Tennessee; Ivy Nell (Arthur) Cunningham, Arlington, Tennessee and Silva Stine (Isadore) Haywood, Oak Park, Michigan; one uncle: Charles (Vernell) Wilkerson, Somerville, Tennessee, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Frank Roland Swift; Grandfather Roland Swift; Grandmother Laura Swift; Grandfather Willis Wilkerson and Grandmother, Lucy Mae Wilkerson.  Four deceased uncles: John Ed (Georgia Ruth) Swift; Paul Dean (Laura) Wilkerson; Willis (Lackey) Wilkerson, Jr. and Lloyd Wilkerson. One deceased aunt: Augusta (Curtis) McNeil; one deceased niece: September Swift.  Five deceased cousins: Robert (Hook) Jurnett-McNeil; Clinton Ray McNeil; Steven McNeil; Timothy Hiler-Swift and Porscha LaKeyle Thomas.

Ronnie “Rollo” Swift will truly be missed by his family and friends.

A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 11:00am in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be in the chapel from 10:00 until the time of service.

 

 

Guestbook Entries

  1. Floyd a. Cooper Gray says

    Ronny swift may you rest in peace.Condolances from the entire Cooper family. We go way back to racine street all i can say is with love HEY Ronny HeyDonnie Hey Roy love Floyd Tom Dewayne and the Cooper Family to the Swift`s Family

  2. Vinnie Benjamin says

    Ronnie you’ll be missed by many. May God bless your soul. So sorry for the loss toward the swift family. May God be with you all.

  3. Marlene Hiler says

    Im praying for the family,Ronnie was a joy to be around he was the life of the party never a dull moment when he was present a wondreful person,kind heart,he will be missed but never forgotten, Rest on Ronnie Love you always.
    Hiler,Swift family

  4. Bodacious Gardner says

    RNH MAN Just Talk With U And U Remember Me And We Haven’t Seen Each Other Like 30years!! Jasper@Donnie One Love

  6. Janet King says

    To the Family of Ronald Swift,

    Words cannot begin to form because of the sadness i feel for your family during your time of loss. Connie and Family, please know that i am here for you with whatever you need!

    I want to encourage you with these words:
    1. Jesus assured us in Luke 9:22 that man shall suffer many things, but if he believes man shall be raised from the dead just as Christ was raised. So death can’t hold Ronnie down.
    2. Revelation Concerning the Dead in Christ…Upon Ronnie’s profession of his Faith in Christ Jesus, we no longer had to grieve for Ronnie’s soul, because we now know the dead in Christ has fallen asleep in Christ, so we can rest in hope to see Ronnie again in that great Resurrection morning!

    So family stay close to one another in love and support, recognizing that one is missing from the picture-we are not promised to live forever, but love those that remain. I am praying for each of you, that as the days pass- God will COMFORT, KEEP, STRENGTHEN AND GIVE YOU PEACE THAT WILL SURPASS ALL UNDERSTANDING.

    I LOVE YOU,
    JANET KING AND FAMILY

  8. Donald/ Dot Brown says

    God Bless the entire Swift family. My family and I lived right around the corner from this family in Zion and knew Ronnie very well by attending school together. The Brown family. May you rest in peace.

  9. Nona Hiler says

    Nona Hiler, To the Swift family sorry for your loss, and Rest in Peace, he was joy to be around .

  10. Essie Williams Phifer & family says

    To the Swift family we send our love and prayers.It seems like we are losing a family member also because we grew up together and have known each other for so long.

  13. Ilene Croom Green says

    Condolences to the family, i have fond memories of you all. Rest in Heaven…

  14. Connie Turner says

    I have to finally admit you were a cool dude. And you always made me laugh, even if I was mad at you. You would say something funny, you missed your calling down here maybe theirs a
    comedian job in heaven. Iam gonna miss you my brother.. I told daddy & Momma Laura to meet you at the gate and introduce you to Jesus!!!!
    R.I.P Ronnie aka: Rollo

  17. Anonymous says

    To my wonderful brother, whom I love beyond measure. You always had a heart of love, and compassion. A great sense of humor, when you entered a room, your presence was made known. That beautiful smile, lit

  18. Porsha Swift-Theus says

    To my wonderful brother, whom I love beyond measure. You always had a heart of love and compassion for others. A great sense of humor, to lift one’s spirit. Laughter is medicine for the soul. When you enter a room, your presence is made know by that beautiful smile. You said, it would get “Greater Later” 😁 it did! To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord. Amen! 🙌🏽👏🏼 I’m so glad you accepted Jesus, as your Lord & Saviour. I’ll see you again my loving brother. Until then, celebrate you birthday 🎂 with the angels 😇 at the feet of Jesus. Hallelujah 🙏🏽 I love you forever! 💕😚💋

  19. Telveda McNeil and Family says

    To my wonderful cousin who I looked up to as another big brother. I will cherish all the good memories we had. You always knew how to brighten up someone’s day. You were kind hearted, always cracking jokes, and could “sang” too! I know you are up there with Steve, Bobby, Clinton and the rest of the family having a good time. I’m sad I had to let you go physically but God had other plans and your in a better place. You will always be in my heart Ronnie. Until we meet again.Love always, Telveda and family.

  20. Glenda Swift-Duncan says

    To my amazing big brother whom I love unconditionally. Thank you for the love & compassion that you’ve shown me all of my life. Your smile was so infectious & you always lived life like their was no tomorrow. I miss you terribly but I know you are with the angels in heaven smiling down on me saying “I swear!” God bless you! Love you forever!!

  21. Margie (Sanders) Taylor says

    Swift family, our heart felt sympathy goes out to each of you. So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing and so sorry I could.not be there with you to celebrate his homecoming. Mother Pockett and our family will keep you all lifted in prayer.

    God grant you perfect peace in the days to come

  22. Margie (Sanders) Taylor says

    Mother Swift, Glenda, Porsha, Donnie, Connie,Jadper.

    Much love, thoughts and prayers to you all from you Zion Family.

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