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.
