Richard Franklin "Dickie" Swift, Sr., 64, of Delmar, died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

Born in Crisfield November 10, 1950, he was a son of the late Norman Swift, Sr. and Hazel Harris Murphy. His step-father who raised him, Richard Butler, also preceded him in death.

A graduate of Crisfield High School class of 1968, he was retired from the heating and air conditioning industry. He was also a US Army Vietnam veteran.

He loved restoring cars, gardening and his beloved pet dachshund "Prissee".

He is survived by his wife of almost 44 years, Betty Ann Poole Swift of Delmar; his son, Richard F. Swift, Jr. and wife Jodi of Salisbury; two grandchildren, Brett and Kassidy Swift; a brother, Clifton Butler and Denise of Millsboro; a sister, Donna Knowles and husband Tim of Salisbury; and two half brothers, Norman Swift, Jr. of Crisfield and Melvin Swift of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents and step-father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Thomas "Chip" Butler, Jr.

A graveside memorial service with military honors will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 2 PM at St. Paul's Cemetery in Marion. Pastor Mike Rittenhouse will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations for Pancreatic Cancer Research may be made to The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714 www.curePC.org.

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