of North Little Rock, AR
February 20, 1923 - July 7, 2020
Oren Eugene McSwain, age 97, of North Little Rock, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was born on February 20, 1923 in east Texas near the town of Center to Lonnie and Della Anthony McSwain. At age 19, he joined the Merchant Marines which supplied the military during WWII. And during the Korean War he served until it ended. He was a Razorback fan, an avid fisherman and deer hunter. He was retired from AP and L which is now called Entergy where he worked as a storeroom clerk. He was a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a member of Somers Avenue Church of Christ in North Little Rock and as long as his health permitted, he was there everytime the church doors were open.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Betty Jean Dickey McSwain and their son, Phillip E. McSwain. He outlived all of his siblings- Pauline Howard, Lorene Kirtley, Lester McSwain, Lois Kaufman, Avis Lee and Ray McSwain.
He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Nettie Jo McSwain, his two daughters, Sharon Moran (James) and Beverly McSwain, his daughter in law, Karen Wrobleski McSwain, and his step-daughter Debbie Owens. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous other friends, relatives and acquaintances.
His family wishes to acknowledge the large number of caregivers who helped take care of him in the last few years of his life from Seniors Helping Seniors and Superior Senior Care. They also want to thank Ann Cross, Ruby Scott, Darlene Robinson, Thiva Sykes, Rachel Wrobleski, and especially Tiffany White. Their loving care and devotion to his comfort and to his family went beyond their job parameters. We are eternally grateful.
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6 Condolence(s)
Becky Sparks
Monday, July 27, 2020
Nettie, Sharon, Beverly & Family,
Oren was our mother’s 1st cousin. We visited with Oren, Betty, Sharon, Beverly & Phillip when they came to see Aunt Della & Uncle Lon. They would be @ worship services @ Mt. Pleasant congregation in the South Jericho Community near Center, Texas. It was always great for them to come for a visit from
Arkansas. I have a coconut pie recipe that Betty gave me when I was learning to bake pies. I always thought of Betty & Oren when I prepared it. Oren & Betty were really loving & caring Christians.
Becky, Peggy & Tina (Daughters of
Ardell & W. W. Sample)
JL and Sue Simmons
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Sue and I are so sorry to hear about Oren's passing away. Prayers for your family.
JL and Sue Simmons
Mike and Kim Comeau
Saturday, July 11, 2020
May God Grant him Eternal Rest and may the Perpetual Light of God shine upon him.
Sharon Fisher
Thursday, July 9, 2020
So sorry to hear of his passing. Sending my thoughts and prayers to Mac’s family during this time.
Brenda Womack
Thursday, July 9, 2020
He lived life his way and was dearly loved by family. My prayers for you all.
Karen McSwain
Thursday, July 9, 2020
My Deepest Condolences to Bev and Sharon! I love you both! We all know Mac lived a good life! Loved his fishing and hunting! So glad I got to share those things with him and Phil together! A lot of stories in those boat rides! We will miss him but the memories will last a lifetime! Rest In Peace Mac ! Love you â¤ï¸