Luther Swift III was born February 20, 1932 in Nacogdoches, Texas to Luther Swift Jr. and Alice “Patsy” Birdwell Swift. He passed away on November 3, 2019. Luther proudly served his country in the United States Army. He had several occupations, but dive instructor was his favorite and brought him to many places around the world. Luther lived in Houston where he worked for Methodist Hospital. Later, he returned to Nacogdoches to care for his father and retired to Westward Trail Retirement Center.
Luther is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sylvia Swift Besing.
Survivors include: sister, Patricia Swift Robert and husband Dr. Pierre Robert of Beaumont, TX; several nephews, one niece and extended family.
Luther will be interned at Swift Cemetery in Swift, Texas.
Services under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.