Edward Nelson Swift's Obituary
Edward Nelson Swift, 75, of Culpeper, VA passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 3, 1947 to the late Granville Lipscomb Swift, Jr. and Virginia Dare Sheppard Swift in Richmond, VA.
During the Vietnam War, Ed proudly served the US Army as a medic in the 173rd Airborne Brigade and remained close with many of his Army brothers after the war. Ed worked his whole life in the food brokerage business. From owning and operating his own grocery store in the 70’s, “Swift’s Super Market”, to retiring as a food broker at age 70. He appreciated a well-run grocery store.
Throughout his life, you would often find Ed spending time with his family at their beloved “rivah house” in Virginia’s Northern Neck, enjoying a good book, a cigar, and his favorite glass of scotch.
Surviving Edward are his brother Robert “Bob” Swift; children, Rusty Robertson (Leann), Christina Swift (Tommy Stewart), and Nick Swift (Jane); grandchildren, Ryan Robertson (Amanda), Anna Robertson (fiancée, Justin Van Kuren), Sarah Stewart, Chase Stewart, Connor Stewart, Claire Swift, and Lila Swift.
A funeral service will be held Friday, August 5, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA 22701 with Pastor Brad Hales officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the family invites all to view via livestream link https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1659036098198799
Interment will follow in Culpeper National Cemetery, 501 E. Chandler Street, Culpeper, VA 22701 with Military Honors provided by the U.S. Army and VFW Post 2524.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the 173D Airborne Brigade National Memorial Foundation at https://www.173dairbornememorial.org/
An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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