William Franklin "Frank" Swift

William Franklin “Frank” Swift, 87, of Owensboro passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born November 7, 1934 in Whitesville to the late Ernest and Idella Hendrix Swift. Frank had worked at Abrams Electric, Southside Electric, Owensboro Plumbing and Heating, Hagerman Plumbing and Heating, and Comfort Design. After retiring, he worked at Wyndall’s Foodland and Sears. When he was in high school, he was a prospect for the Detroit Tigers. He was a member of Lewis Lane Baptist Church and was a Kentucky Colonel. Frank enjoyed watching UK basketball and Atlanta Braves and he loved to travel to the Great Smoky Mountains. Frank never met a stranger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Charles and Walter Swift and Sue Johnson.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Shirley Swift; daughters, Robyn Mattingly (Randy), Suzanne Swift, and Gloria Purcell (Tom); grandchildren, Ben Mattingly, Jonathan Mattingly (Laura), Wesley Purcell (Tavie) and Ryanne Purcell; great-grandchildren, Audrie, Avarie, Abe, Luke, Reece and Armani Mattingly and Arianna Heredia; brother, Larry Swift (Darlene); several nieces and nephews; and his furry companion, Isabella.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022 in the chapel at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Services will be live-streamed at www.davisfuneralhome.com. Entombment will follow in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday and after 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.