Capt. Ford Collins Swan, Sr . (ret), 85, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 surrounded by family. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1970 after 20 years of service then went to work as a postal carrier for the US Postal Service, retiring again in 1992. He was a very proud 1978 graduate of Christopher Newport University.

Mr. Swan is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy G. Swan of Hampton, VA; his sister Mary Ann Davis of Toledo, Ohio; and his ten children.  (from oldest to youngest the surviving children are listed below - with their spouses in parentheses) Bradford J. Swan of Toledo, Ohio (Janice); Louis P. Swan of Hampton, VA (Stephanie); LaVeen M. Thompson of Coronado, Panama (Alan); Ford C. Swan, Jr., of Toledo, Ohio (Stella); Kevin F. Swan Brown of Hampton, VA; Mary A. Russell of Houston, TX (Christopher); William X. Swan of Hampton, VA; Catherine G. Bellinger of Tooele, UT (Floyd); Matthew L. Swan of Norfolk, VA (Barbara); Stephanie M. Swan of Clayton, N.C. (Brandt Smith).

He leaves behind 34 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren, as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews. He was an active member in his community by serving as a substitute teacher at local high schools throughout Hampton, VA. He also worked with the local chapter of the DAV, and assisted college students as well as his neighbors and friends with IT. He was a very involved father and grandfather.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the DAV Chapter 6 - 913 Aberdeen RD.,Hampton, VA 23666