Rev. Robert Walter McSwain

July 7, 1930 - April 13, 2020

Reverend Robert Walter McSwain, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 13, 2020. Rev. McSwain is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Cathy; children Karin, Bobby, and David; grandchildren Bryan, Matthew, Thomas, Amber, Justin, Lauren, Brittany, and Joshua. He is also survived by a brother, Elwyn; sisters-in-law Betty and Chris; and cousins Chuck, Gloria, and Sandy as well as many nieces, nephews, and their children. Bob is blessed to have so many friends and associates who remember him fondly at this time. Rev. McSwain was born on July 7, 1930 and was adopted by his late parents Carrie and Elwyn McSwain Sr in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated from Berryhill High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree at Bob Jones University and a Master’s Degree at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Rev. McSwain married Catherine Thompson in 1953 and began raising a family. After serving as a school bus driver, teacher, and principal, he entered the pastoral ministry which became his life-long work. Rev. McSwain joined the staff of Garr Memorial Church in Charlotte, where he served for many years as the Sunday School superintendent, Boy Scout troop leader, and ultimately as the minister to senior adults. He also served as the President of the Christian Camping Association Southern Region and the Mecklenburg County Park Board, South Region as well. During his career, Rev. McSwain spent many summers on the staff at Camp Lurecrest, where he pointed a generation of children towards Jesus Christ through his dedication to providing a safe, fun, Christian environment in the mountains of North Carolina. Rev. McSwain loved his family, the church, and Jesus Christ. He will be missed by all who knew him. Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, services are pending. In honor of the time he spent with Camp Lurecrest, memorial donations in Robert's name would be greatly appreciated to the camp at https://www.camplurecrest.org/give/give Thank you for your continued thoughts, prayers and acts of kindness during this time.