Roger Swift

ROGER HENRY SWIFT

Cary, Ill.

Roger Henry Swift, 82, of Cary, Ill., died peacefully with his beloved wife, Freda, by his side Sunday, March 1, 2020.

Roger was born Dec. 6, 1937, in Hillsboro, Iowa, to the late Virgil Henry and Ruby Elaine (Moss) Swift. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Iowa. He worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad for 30 years. He later owned and operated Swifty's Vacuum Cleaners in Cary. Roger was a charter member of Crystal Lake Christian Church, where he served as treasurer for over 40 years. He was a cherished Brother in Christ of the Crystal Lake Christian Church family.

Roger is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Freda Pearl Swift of Cary; and his brother, Terry Swift of Paducah, Ky.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, David, Robert, Virgil "J.R." and Dennis Swift.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 8, until the 6 p.m. funeral service at Crystal Lake Christian Church, 8015 Ridgefield Rd., Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Burial and graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 9, at Bayles Cemetery near Hillsboro.

Memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org or to a charity of your choice.

For information, please contact Davenport Family Funeral Home, Crystal Lake, (815) 459-3411. For online condolences please visit www.davenportfamily.com.