He was born July 30, 1938, in Brave, a son of the late Louis Williams “Smokey” Swan and Mable Cumberledge Swan. He was a graduate of Waynesburg high school.
He relocated to Midland, Pa where he was employed by Crucible steel for 24 years. For a short time, he relocated back to the Waynesburg area where he spent a number of years working in the family business at Mickey's Men Store.
He proudly served his country by serving in the United States Army. He was a man of faith and a talented singer that took his talents to various churches where he served the Lord he loved. He was a lifelong Steeler, Penguin and Pirate fan.
He is survived by his wife Pamela McClellan whom he married on December 8,1960 and a sister Dottie Snow Tubb of Nashville TN. He also leaves his two daughters, Natalie (Robert) Greenlee of Clarksville, and Melanie (Jeff) Hull of East Liverpool, OH. He was a proud grandfather to Brent Alan Simmons of East Liverpool, OH, Rachel Greenlee of Clarksville and Jordan Alana Simmons of Baden. He was the great grandfather to Elishah James Simmons.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Rev. Jack Swan of East Liverpool, OH., Charles Swan of Carmichaels and a sister Naticia Bruno of Waynesburg.
A service will be held at the East Liverpool Church of God, 926 W. 8th St., East Liverpool, OH 43920, where a viewing will be held on Monday, December 13, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the hour of funeral services, with Pastor James Massie officiating. A second viewing will take place on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, in the Jefferson Baptist Church, 179 Pine St., Jefferson PA 15344 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the hour of funeral services, with Pastor Brendan Byham officiating. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg. Local arrangements are entrusted to the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.
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