Bobby Gene McSwain, age 87 died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland. Born in Cleveland County on July 4, 1931, he was the son of the late Leonard Lafayette and Shirley Shytle McSwain. Bobby was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he was a former Sunday school teacher. He was the owner and operator of Bobby McSwain Septic Tank for 49 years. He loved working in his garden and doing yard work.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Alma Greene McSwain; a daughter, Lynn Renfroe and husband Jimmy of Shelby; four sons, Steve McSwain and wife Linda of Kings Mountain, Gary McSwain and wife Wanda of Shelby, Keith McSwain and Marilyn of Kings Mountain, and Alan McSwain and wife Renee of Kings Mountain; 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; a brother, Leonard McSwain and wife Judy Shelby; and a sister, Carolyn Wilson of Lincolnton.

Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 11:00 am at Cleveland Memorial Park with Rev. Andrew Renfroe officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorials can be made to: Bethel Baptist Church, 606 S. Dekalb Street, Shelby NC 280150

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. McSwain.

Online condolences can be made at www.cecilmblinartonfuneralhome.com