Mr. Carl Edward Swain
September 9, 1931 - March 30, 2018
CLAXTON: Mr. Carl Edward Swain, 86, passed away March 30, 2018, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. The Candler County native moved to Evans County at the age of 12. He was a CHS Graduate and of Baptist faith. After high school Carl worked at McDougal Motors and the Tos Theater. In the early 1950’s he went to work at Ft. Stewart for the Army Postal Service. From then until retirement he worked at Ft. Lee, Ft. MacPherson, the Pentagon for several years, and Ft. Belvoir in VA., for the 3rd Army Division in the Department of Computer Systems and Logistics. Upon retirement in 1988 he moved back to Claxton to be with his family. Mr. Swain is best remembered as a Registered Genealogist and Family Historian. He loved working with family and helping to find relatives far and wide. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Sallie Roberson Swain and brothers, John Milton and George Russell Swain. SURVIVORS: one brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Jerri Swain of Claxton; and several nieces and nephews. VISITATION: Monday, April 2, 2018, 10:30-12:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home. GRAVE SIDE SERVICE: Monday, April 2, 2018, 2:30 p.m. BURIAL: Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 827 Antioch Church Rd., Twin City, GA., 30471. REMEMBRANCE: First Baptist Church, 312 W. Main St., Claxton, Ga., 30417; or charity of choice. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements “Our Family Serving Your Family” “Since 1917” (912) 739-3338 www.nesmithfuneralhome.com .
CLAXTON: Mr. Carl Edward Swain, 86, passed away March 30, 2018, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. The Candler County native moved to Evans County at the age of 12. He was a CHS Graduate and of Baptist faith. After high school Carl worked... View Obituary & Service Information