Robert Swink

Robert Lee Swink, age 67, of Mooresboro, NC, died Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the Wendover Hospice of Cleveland County.
Robert was born on August 13, 1943 in Cleveland County to the late John Grady Swink and Mary Ellen Smith Swink. He worked for Cone Mills for 38 years before his retirement and enjoyed raising livestock, working on old cars and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Pauline Dalton, Ophina Whitstine, Madge Swink and one brother, Orlo Swink.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Katherine Swink; three sons, Carmen Swink and wife, Tracey, of Mooresboro, Kevin Swink and wife, Rachel, of Ellenboro and Ivan Swink also of Mooresboro; two brothers, Paul Swink and wife, Cathey, and Charles Swink all of Forest City; three sisters, Ruth Greer of Ellenboro, Jennette Apling and husband, William, and Louise Buff and husband, Obie, all of Morganton, NC. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Carmen Ray Swink II, Amanda Renee Swink, Stacey Donette Swink and John Lewis Swink.