William Edward Swann
September 14, 1920 ~ November 10, 2006
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
William Edward "Ed" Swann, Sr., 86, formerly of 5 Knollridge, Woodside Hills, Asheville, died Friday, November 10, 2006, at Solace Center of Mountain Area Hospice.
Mr. Swann was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late William B. and Moleta Williams Swann. He also was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Inez Lyons Swann, who died in 2005; a sister, Barbara Davis; brothers, Harold, Blaine, Paul, Neal, and Bill Swann, Jr.; and grandson, Sonny Swann.
Mr. Swann was the retired owner of Swann Motors of Candler. He was a World War II US Army veteran, serving as an auto training instructor at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was a life-time member of Bethesda United Methodist Church, where he served in many areas, including District Lay Leader. He was active in community affairs, serving as President of the Asheville Gideons, Chairman of the Board of Eliada Home, President of New Auto Dealers of Asheville, President of the Enka-Candler Business Association and President of the Candler Lions Club.
He is survived by his daughter, Judy Swann Shelton and husband Alfred, of Concord; sons Lewis Swann and wife Jeanette, of Candler, Eddie Swann and wife Linda, of Fletcher; sister, Betty Plemmons, of Asheville; brother, Carl Swann, of Asheville; 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Bethesda United Methodist Church, 315 Old Haw Creek Rd., Asheville, with the Rev. H.D. Houck officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 315 Old Haw Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28805, or to Asheville Gideon Camp, P.O. Box 1506, Asheville, NC 28802.
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Eddie,Linda,Wes & Matt you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Mr. Swann’s smiling face cheering up even the darkest day all those years he had his office with us at Horizon/Crossroads. He will always be one of the finest examples of what a truly good Christian man should be that I’ve ever been privileged to know.
Dear Swann Family,As a child at ELIADA HOMES I had the chance of meeting Mr. Ed Swann,what a great man. He did alot of wonderfull things for us children. Many times I have thought of these nice people that gave so much of their time and energy so that we could have a better life. This family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.Thank you for everything. GOD BLESS. Betty Honeycutt.
LEWIS,JEANETTE AND FAMILY,,SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS..MR SWANN WAS A DEAR FRIEND,,WELL RESPECTED IN THE COMMUNITY…SOMEONE WHO HAD LOTS OF FRIENDS,,AND TO HAVE FRIENDS YOU HAVE TO BE A FRIEND,,HE WAS..A TRUE GENTLEMAN..HIS LOSS IS HEAVENS GAIN..CHERISH HIS MEMORIES THEY ARE FOREVER..YOUR FRIEND,,JEAN
Dear Cousin’s: Wanted all of you to know that all of you are in our thought’s and prayers. In my mind, Y’all were and are the only extended family we have. I still think of y’all often and am very thankful for the childhood memories. Please remember how special all of you are and we love you. Christy and family
Eddie and Linda
Sorry to read in the paper that your father had passed away. Just want you to know we are thinking of you at this time and you are in our prayers.
Love and prayers
Lloyd and Keva
Sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. I always admired Ed as a great fellow and a genuinely honest business man. I loved those Fiats!
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I graduated with Eddie in 1966 from Reynolds. Please accept my condolences.
Teressa Fulghum Jackson
Dear Lewis, Judy, and Eddie
We are deeply sorry for your loss! Wish that we could be there to celebrate Ed’s life with you, but Mom is no longer able to travel long distances. She celebrated her 92d birthday last June. We have wonderful memories of your family! Ed and Inez were faithful followers of Christ and will be missed by everyone! All of you will be in our prayers and will remain in our hearts! God bless you!
Lala, Barbara, and Billie
Dear Swann’s, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. We have been through this ourselves in the last couple of years and know the pain and sorrow first hand. It is our hope that the thoughts and prayers of your friends are comfort to you at this time.
Mr. Swann, Eddie and Linda taped my mother, sister and myself playing the organ/piano at Fanning Chapel UMC a few years back. My mother and sister are now both deceased. We were all so grateful for your kind generosity and patience with us. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You have my deepest sympathy.
joy
I went thru school with Lewis and Judy and remeber their father very will. He was very nice and kind to all of the kis around. You all have my sympathy.
Dear Lewis, Jeanette, Eddie, Linda, Judy and all the Swann Family
Our sincere sympathy to you in Ed’s passing.
We have many fond memories of both Ed and Inez; especially of our choir activities–the dinners they had for the choir at their home, the great time we had during taping the Christmas cantatas at Eddie’s studio and Ed’s beautiful voice.
I’m sure Ed and Inez are happy to be together again. May God bless the family of such a wonderful heritage.
Sincerely
Judy, Horace and Gary Ledford
Judy and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Dad. I pray that God will give you comfort and peace and that your love and memories will carry you through this difficult time. Please know that you are all in my prayers every day. If I can help in any way, I am here for you.
Much love, Brenda Hatley
Judy, we are thinking of you and praying for and your family. I believe he was a good man- he raised a loving, caring daughter. Cherish the memories (some funny stories!). Love you.
Judy,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy,
I pray that God will lift your family’s spirit with wonderful memories of your father. I also pray that each and everyone will be filled with an inner peace, peace that passes all understanding.
May God Bless you and yours,
Connie Hahn
Dear Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
May God bless each one of you with his love.
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Judy,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. I have enjoyed hearing stories about your Dad and seeing pictures of him and your family. I know you will miss him. Trust in the Lord as you have always done and He will give you comfort and strength.
Judy,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you strength and better times.
Colleen
Judy and Family,
Thank you for sharing your emails with me from your daddy. It was evident that he had a zest for life. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and peace, Patti
Judy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God give you the physical, emotional, and spiritual strength you need to handle the current events in your life.
Love, Brenda
A Brother Gideon’s Love and Prayers are with you. Chuck and Julia Root