Merlin R. Swain
November 13, 1946 - August 4, 2017
Merlin R. Swain LONG BOTTOM--Merlin R. Swain, 70, of Long Bottom, OH passed away Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 at the Arbors At Pomeroy. He was born Nov. 11, 1946 in Parkersburg, WV son of the late Delmar and Edith Baker Swain. He was an Army Veteran stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War, a lifetime member of the Tuppers Plains VFW Post 9053 and a member of the Eden United Brethren Church. Merlin is survived by his wife, Sharon Swain; a daughter, Susie and Greg White; 2 brothers, Richard and Ronald Swain and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Swain and a granddaughter, Jillian White. Merlin's wishes were to be cremated and there will be no visitation or funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tuppers Plains VFW Post 9053 in his memory. You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh.com Arrangements are by White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, OH.
Merlin R. Swain LONG BOTTOM--Merlin R. Swain, 70, of Long Bottom, OH passed away Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 at the Arbors At Pomeroy. He was born Nov. 11, 1946 in Parkersburg, WV son of the late Delmar and Edith Baker Swain. He was an Army Veteran... View Obituary & Service Information