
Rolland “Ron” Swift, 74, of Little River, SC, passed away, Tuesday, December 22, after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Millville, NJ and graduated from Millville High School in 1959. Before his retirement, he worked for Wheaton Industries throughout the Midwest, New York and in Millville, NJ. He retired from Arrowpak, Inc. in NYC as vice president of Sales.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer (Roselle) ; his children, Bonnie Zimmerman (Dave), James R. Swift (Tiffany), and Erin Hemsley (Tom); grandchildren, Stacey and Caitlyn Ferrari, Chloe and Parker Swift, and Kaia and Tyler Hemsley; and sisters, Carol Blystone (Bill) and Janice Hulitt (Brian). In addition, he is survived by his wife’s daughters, Andrea Lookabaugh Rodi and Kathie Lookabaugh Smith and their children, Erica and Allison Rodi, and Drew Smith. He was predeceased by his first wife, Susan (Perks) and his twin brother Roger Swift.
In retirement, he pursued his love of golf and traveling. He was a collector of original art and also enjoyed painting. He was a past president of the Chicago Bow Hunters Assoc. An avid reader and supporter of the free public library system, the family suggests memorial gifts to be sent to the Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St., Millville, NJ 08332.
A private memorial service will be held with the family at a later date.
A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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