Thomas McSwain Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Thomas McSwain

Mr. Thomas Edward McSwain went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his residence in Shelby, NC. He was born on February 17, 1950 in Cleveland County, NC to the late James William and Hazel Gentry McSwain.

Thomas was a graduate of Crest High School and attended Gardner Webb and Cleveland Community College. He was employed with ABB formerly Reliance Electronics for over 30 years and worked part-time at Ingles.

Thomas was a member of New Providence Full Gospel Church in Crouse, NC served as chairman of the trustee board and actively and faithfully served in many other capacities throughout the years. In his spare time, he was an avid sportsman and especially loved basketball, bowling and golfing. He also enjoyed visiting friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda McSwain Degree; brother, Levon McSwain and a grandson, Stanley Pryor, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory to his wife, Joyce McSwain; three children, Tonlanda Pryor (Stanley) of Kingstown, NC, Anthony McSwain (Antionette) of Shelby, NC and Cassandra M. Springer (Reggie) of Harrisburg, NC; three step-children, Cassandra Brooks of Bessemer City, NC, Tyrice Ussery of Charlotte, NC and CoCo Ussery of Shelby, NC; four sisters, Mary Ophelia Blanton of Delaware, Flossie Hardin and Phyllis Hoskins both of Shelby and Deborah Ann Satchel (Willie) of Ft. Meyers , FL; four brothers, Jimmy McSwain of Las Vegas, NV, Richard McSwain (Alvonda) and Danny McSwain (Nancy) both of Shelby and Harvey McSwain (Sherrie) of Kings Mountain, NC; six sisters-in-laws, Teresa Dukes and Brenda Perkins both of Shelby, Juanita Brice (Rodney) of Gastonia, NC Janice Miller and Pearl Wilson (Ryan) both of Shelby and Angela Brooks of Buffalo, NY; three brothers-in-law, John Steve Brooks (Diana) of Kings Mountain, NC, Thomas Brooks (Wendy) and Kevin Brooks (Shanna) both of Shelby: fifteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral service for Mr. McSwain will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 3:30 PM at New Providence Full Gospel Church, 947 George Brown Road Crouse, NC 28033. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 3:30 PM on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

Photos & Video

Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

Thomas and I were basketball team mates in the first year at Crest High in 1968. We called him "T" and I really enjoyed and respected him as a player and person. Blessings and prayers to his family during this time of their loss. Roger McSwain

We are sending our condolences and prayers to the Family. Johnny and Julie C. Brooks

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joseph and Glenda Springer

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Thomas "Snag" was one of my favorite cousins. He always had a smile on his "face. He also was one of the pioneer athletes at Crest High School, as he played football and basketball the first year of consolidation. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He will surely be missed. Blessings, David "Skywalker" Thompson

I'd worked many years with Thomas and played basketball with him at Fiber Industries and Reliance Electric. In our later years, that continued at ABB. I've known the family since the 70's. I remember reading about his accomplishments in sports at Crest High from the Shelby Daily Star. Ann and I were classmates and she used to talk so proudly of her big brother. Work life, we shared many laughs throughout the years. Thomas will be missed greatly and we offer our condolences to family. Don Davenport and Family

So sorry to hear of the passing of Thomas. May God sustain the family in times like these. Morris & Wanda Cates

Prayers for our families uncle Thomas will truly be missed

To Anthony and Antoinette and family,We don't always see God's hand or understand his plan,But we do know that his love will always be a refuge for our souls and that in time he will give us peace and remove the pain. Praying with you and for your family......With deepest sympathy,Uncle David Pettyjohn

Praying for the family of Mr. McSwain. You're in our thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences to you all.
Elizabeth Fuller & family

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. McSwain. Today and always I send my prayers to his family and friends and all the lives he touched. May God give you the peace that only He can give during this difficult time.
Marilyn Myers

I am so sorry for your loss, but I am happy that you know that being absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May God comfort you during this time, and you will continually be in my prayers.
Minister Myra R. Payne New Zion Missionary Baptist Church