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    Ernest Rudolph Swain
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    Ernest Rudolph Swain

    April 30, 1932 - April 20, 2019

    Surrounded by his loving wife and family, Mr. Ernest R. Swain (86) traded his earthly life for eternal rest on Saturday April 20,2019. He was a native of Bertie County and the son of the late Jessie Swain and Lizzie Cullipher. Mr. Swain was a member of Oxley Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Merry Hill, NC. There he was a former Trustee and choir member. Mr. Swain was a kind hearted person who loved family and friends; especially the kids. He found enjoyment in riding his bicycle, fishing, working on cars and having family cookouts. "His sense of humor and kindness will be greatly missed by all who knew him." Left to cherish his loving memories are his wife of 56 years, Vertie Cofield Swain of the home; two daughters, Carol Swain of Ahoskie, NC and Monica Bentrop (Thomas) of Greenville, NC; two sons, Marvin Ray Cofield of Beltsville, Maryland and Thomas Askew of Edgewood, Maryland; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren; one brother, James Swain of Colerain, NC; one sister Alma Taylor of Edenton, NC; two brothers in law, eight sisters in law and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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    Surrounded by his loving wife and family, Mr. Ernest R. Swain (86) traded his earthly life for eternal rest on Saturday April 20,2019. He was a native of Bertie County and the son of the late Jessie Swain and Lizzie Cullipher. Mr. Swain was... View Obituary & Service Information

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