James R. "J.R." McSwain, 80, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover in Shelby.

J.R. was born on June 14, 1943 in Gaston County, NC a son of the late Winfred McSwain and Florence Black McSwain. He was retired as a supervisor and worked for Doran Textiles and Artee Industries. J.R. was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cherryville and the Helpful Few Sunday school class. He also served as a scout leader for Troop 323.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Foster and three brothers, Ralph, Danny and Fred McSwain.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Judy Anthony McSwain of the home; two daughters, Pam McSwain (Opal); Angela McSwain; a son T.J. McSwain (Stephanie) all of Cherryville; six grandchildren, Lily, J.T., Arianna, Axel, Hunter and Katelyn; two sisters, Sue Tomlin of Cherryville; Linda Russell of Georgia; a brother, Delbert McSwain of Cherryville. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 2:45PM to 3:45PM on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00PM on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Keith Huss officiating.

Burial will be at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 112 Mt. Zion Church Road, Cherryville, NC 28021.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com

Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family.