Arthur Rodgers Swint Sr.

Born June 18, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to Alice Brown and Arthur Lee Swint, Arthur moved to Louisville, KY, at 9. He attended Central High School, where he played football. After graduating, he served in the Navy as a cook on the LST.

Arthur spent most of his life in Louisville, working for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. He later transferred to Baltimore, MD, as a roadmaster for CSX, where he retired.

In 1968, Arthur married Virginia Edelen. They had two children: Tina Martin ( James Martin III) and Arthur Rogers Swint Jr. (Vikkie Swint). He was a loving grandfather to six grandchildren: Matthew, Marissa, Jay, Derrick, Jasmine, and Andrew. He was also a proud great-grandfather to four: EJ, Ella Rose, Charlotte, and Luna.

Arthur was a dedicated member of Saint Ambrose Church, where he sang in the choir. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Arthur was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Hall, father, Arthur Swint, sisters Jamillah Muhammed and Roberta Babbage, and brother Steve Swint.

Witzke Funeral Homes, Inc.

5555 Twin Knolls Road

Columbia, MD, 21045

Wake: December 11, 2024, 10 – 12 with service following.

Interment: Saint John’s Cemetery, Howard County, Maryland

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Poem from the Grandchildren:

My Grandfather was a man who had smiles to brighten your days,

and who always made you feel good with his warm words of praise.

And what’s more, he knew

what to do to make wishes come true.

He was my grandfather.

My Grandfather was someone who always had good stories to tell,

but just as importantly he knew how to be a good listener as well.

He was patient and kind

and the very best friend you could ever hope to find.

He was no ordinary man

And I’m proud to tell the world that

Arthur R Swint Sr. was my Grandfather.