Charles "Mike" Linwood Swift, Jr.

Charles “Mike” Linwood Swift Jr., born July 14, 1929 in Jarrettsville, MD, passed away peacefully at 91 years old with his devoted wife of 65 years, Edith “Edie” Marie Swift (Warner), by his side on January 16, 2021. He resided in Railroad, PA at the time of his passing. He was the loving father of seven daughters, Linda “Lenny” Darlene Swift Downes (David), Gail Swift Kimble (Benny), Terry Lynn Swift Dalton (Michael), Deborah “Debbie” Jean Swift Huster (Stephen), Hazel Inez Swift Adair (John), Barbara Ann Swift, and Wendy Marie Swift Benson (Eric).

He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, Nathan Justis Downes, Joshua Asher Downes, Shelby Lynn Bushong (Kimble), William “Willy” Richard Anderson, Whitney Leigh Griggs (Anderson), Herbert Anthony “Tony” Denton, Shannon Marie Morgan (Denton), and Elizabeth “Liz” Marie Stegena (Karczeski), as well as 9 great grandchildren, Ava Rose Bushong, Bexley Marie Bushong, Mazikeen “Maze” Ellanore Lynnwood Bushong, Camden Elizabeth Anderson, Brayden Matthew Griggs, Samantha Riley Denton, Benjamin “Ben” Walker Denton (deceased), Cooper Bo Denton, and Aubrey Heath Morgan.

Mike was preceded in death by his father Charles Linwood Swift Sr., his mother Nora Tryphrona Swift (Poe), and sisters Ella Louise Enfield and Reba Elizabeth Lytle.

He is survived by his brother William Thomas “Tom” Swift and wife Mary Lee Swift (Kegley) and his sister Pauline Mae Brannan and many nieces and nephews.

Mike spent nearly 60 years as a dairy and grain farmer in Jarrettsville, Maryland alongside his father, brother, and daughters. He lived every day of his life exactly as he wanted. In his younger days, he was a Professional Duck Pin bowler, as well as an avid fast pitch softball player, who went on to manage several championship teams. Later on he enjoyed playing cards and watching The Young and The Restless every day with Edie. He is easily described as a stubborn man with a heart of gold, who was known for his many sayings and cheeky comebacks. He believed in right and wrong, he was right and everyone else was wrong, even the books.

There will be a private service and burial for immediate family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Ben’s Wish Foundation, Inc - PO Box, 81, Jarrettsville, MD 21084 www.benswishfoundation.com, founded in honor of his great grandson Ben or Envita Medical Center – 8759 E Bell Road, Building G, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 www.envita.com, specializing in Cancer and Lyme Disease Treatment, where his daughter Gail receives treatments. Memory tributes may be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralchapel.com.

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