Marcus Jay Swan

Jay was born at Mercy Hospital in Urbana June 11, 1952, son of Ken and Ruth Swan. He served in the Navy and was a true patriot. Jay most loved making people laugh and caring for his cats. He had the most giving heart, and there is nothing he wouldn’t do for anyone.

He was preceded in death by his mother Ruth I. Swan, father Kenneth E. Swan, step-mother Dorothy Swan and his twin brother Jeffrey Clark Swan.

Surviving family members include his brother: James E. Swan of Florida; sister: Jandance S. Swan of Bloomington; nieces: Jillian Swan, Sharise Swan, and Anna Shaw; nephews: Andrew (Becky Craig) Swan, Corey Swan, and Robert (Danielle Nelson) Swan;Great Nieces and Nephew: Kelli, Ashlynn and Keegan Swan, Lindsey Ann Yma and Alannea M. Shaw

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Inurnment and celebration of life will be set at a later date when his ashes will be laid beside his identical twin brother Jeff.

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations sent to El Paso Health Care Center in care of Rosie Tracey 920 E. 2nd St. El Paso Illinois 61738 Funds will be used for the staff that gave him exceptional and understanding care.