Richard “Dick” Swain

Richard “Dick” Swain, 83, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2016 in Granbury, Texas.
Services will be held at Acton United Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 6 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts to Acton UMC, 3433 Fall Creek Hwy, Granbury, TX 76049 or Weatherford College Wesley Foundation, 1419 Sloan Street, Weatherford, TX 76086.

Dick was born on January 7, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Olney High School and Temple University. After marrying Louise in 1962, the couple moved throughout the country as Dick pursued various management positions in the food industry. Before retiring in 1999, he founded and was president of Valu Merchandisers, a general merchandise supplier for supermarkets, a subsidiary of Kansas City based Associated Wholesale Grocers. He also served as chairman of the board for General Merchandise Distributors Council (GMDC), a national trade association.

Dick enjoyed golf and was very active with Acton UMC and other area Methodist churches, assisting with finance, stewardship, and building programs. He is remembered for his love for family and friends, his strong faith and service to his Lord, and his drive to help others. He was preceded in death by parents Lacey and Miriam Swain.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Louise, sons David and Jeff, daughter-in-law Julie, and grandsons Andy and Zach.