Louis Cecil McSwain

Louis Cecil McSwain   Louis McSwain, age 97, of Wharton and formerly of Colfax, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, July 20, 2018 at his residence in Wharton with his loving family at his side.  He was born June 17, 1921 in Red Lick, LA to the late Gabriel and Hazel Coney McSwain.   Louis was raised in Alexandria, LA and graduated from Alexandria High School. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, being wounded in battle on November 22, 1943.  Following his Honorable Discharge on November 7, 1945, he married Elsie Marie Thomas in Louisiana. She preceded him in death on August 2, 1992.  Louis worked at Dow Chemical for many years, and also was a part owner of an auto salvage yard.  And lastly became a peace officer in Louisiana.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and turning wrenches on his hot rods, but cherished his family time most. Many evenings were spent reliving stories about family members and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his siblings.   Louis is survived by his daughter, Betsy Richter and husband, Edward of Wharton, and son, Robert Charles McSwain of Freeport, grandchildren, Michael Todd Kutej, Thomas Wayne Friudenberg, Jonathan Gabriel Friudenberg, Troy Richter and Dana Zahradnik, great grandchildren, Morgan and Dalton, 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.   Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the Chapel of Wharton Funeral Home at 10 am with Jim Bo Warren officiating. Military Honors will be performed by members of American Legion Post 87 and VFW post 4474 both of Wharton. Burial will follow on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2pm at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Colfax, LA.   Funeral Services under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com.