Benny Swing

Benny Wade Swing, 83, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023, following several years of declining health.

Graveside service, Saturday, 11:00 AM at Becks Lutheran Church Cemetery in Lexington.

Benny was born December 27, 1939 in Lexington to Shuford and Daisy Everhart Swing. He graduated from Central Davidson High School, and married the love of his life, Sandra Garner Swing in 1962. He was a member of Becks Lutheran Church in Lexington, where he served as a deacon and head usher, and he and Sandra were high school youth advisors in the 80’s and 90’s. He was active in the Lexington community and was involved with the Davis Townsend Lions Club.

More than anything, Benny enjoyed spending time at White Lake with his family. He was gentle and tenderhearted, especially with his three granddaughters, whom he adored. He was a hard-working man with old-school beliefs and a down-to-earth personality.

Benny had a passion for cars, specifically Corvettes and old cars, and was a Nascar fanatic. A transmission mechanic for over 46 years, he owned Benny Swing Automotive, where he was known as the best and favorite mechanic in Lexington.

Benny is survived by his daughter, Candy Swing Boyette (John) of Wilson; son, Sandy Lee Swing (Andrea) of Archer Lodge; grandchildren, Emily Rose Swing (Ian Maynard), Jessie Lee Boyette, Callie Ann Boyette, and Dane, Olivia, Brooke, and Brayden Martin; great-grandson, Anderson Irving Maynard; sisters-in-law, Linda Beck and Jeanette Swing; and special friend, Brenda Doub.

Benny was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Garner Swing; parents, Shuford and Daisy Everhart Swing; and brothers, Thomas Swing and Roy Swing.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Becks Lutheran Church, 441 Becks Church Rd, Lexington, NC 27292.

Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson, 252-237-7171; www.wilsonmemorialservice.com.