George was born in Wilmington, NC on August 1, 1935, son to Jacob and Sallie Swart. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sallie and Jacob; sister, Catherine Herrmann and son, Timothy George Swart.
George enjoyed raising basset hounds, politics, reading and fishing. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, with a minor in History on December 12, 2003 at the age of 68.
George is survived by his wife of 39 years, Deborah Elliott Swart; son, Joshua Dirk Swart, US Army, Warton, NJ, daughter, Brandy Swart Wentz, her husband Brett Wentz of Burgaw, NC; granddaughters: Doris Leanne Wentz, Ellie Drew Wentz, T.J. Wentz and Savannah Grace Wentz; daughter, Debra Swart Didier, and her husband Clyde Didier of Social Circle, GA; son, Michael Swart and his wife Shelly of Covington, GA; son, David Swart and is wife Michele of Covington, GA and daughter-in-law, Cathy Swart of Marsfield, GA. George had 18 grad kids, 13 great grad kids, 1 great-great grandchild and 1 on the way!
A Celebration of Life Service for George will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Burgaw Baptist Church, 110 E Bridgers Street, Burgaw, North Carolina 28425.
Condolences to the family may be sent to www.coblegreenlawn.com
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