Ralph Schaffer Swain, 83, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, passed away on Jan. 3, 2024, at University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland, as the result of an automobile accident.
He was born on June 25, 1940, in Washington, DC, the son of the late George O. and Katherine E. (McDonald) Swain.
Mr. Swain was a 1958 graduate of Fairfax High School and was a Christian by faith.
He had worked as a manager of commercial rental property for Capital Property Resources in Sterling, Virginia. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion #191 in Mt. Airy, Maryland, and he thoroughly enjoyed visiting there every day.
He was fond of the Washington Redskins and loved spending time with his family.
On July 29, 1965, he married his wife of 58 years, Nancy (Warner) Swain, who survives.
In addition to his wife, he leaves behind to cherish his memory two sons, Mark Ralph Swain (Kathy) of Mt. Pleasant, Maryland, and Glenn Ray Swain (Vicki) of Lovettsville, Virginia; a sister, Joan Rich of Fairfax, Virginia; a brother, Brian “Biff” Swain (Mary) of Herndon, Virginia; five grandchildren, Trevor Swain (Meghan) of Thurmont, Maryland, Justin Swain (Carrie) of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, Taylor Gemmell (Nathaniel) of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, Kayla Swain and Jennifer Swain, both of Mt. Pleasant, Maryland; and three great-grandchildren, Austyn Gemmell, Asher Swain, and Carter Swain.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and Roderick Swain; and a sister, Sandra Brown.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Shirley Bland officiating. Interment will be at North Fork Memorial Cemetery in Riverton with military honors conducted by the U.S. Army.
Memorial donations may be made to North Fork Rescue Squad, the American Legion Post #191, P.O. Box 24, Mount Airy, MD 21771, or the Circleville Presbyterian Church.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.