George W."Pete" Swain

March 3, 1943 - October 15, 2018

George W. “Pete” Swain 75 of Conley Branch, Delbarton, WV went home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2018 while a patient at the CAMC Hospital in Charleston, WV. He was born March 3, 1943 at Matewan, WV the son of the late Herbert S. Hatfield and Kathleen Chapman Hatfield. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Stefanie Kathleen Swain. Pete was a retired coal miner having worked more than 40 years for Sprouse Creek Processing. He was a member of the America United Baptist Church where he drove the bus for the Sunday School and dearly loved the kids. Pete had a passion for helping the local kids. This was well evident by the way he treated the kids on the hollow as well as his nieces and nephews over the years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time in the outdoors. He spent many hours fishing with his buddies, Bub and Charlie Justice. He was a prankster who always loved telling jokes and pulling others legs. He was well respected within his small community of Belo where he resided for 47 years. Those left behind to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley Preece Swain, son; George and his wife Launa of Williamson, WV and the light of his life, his granddaughters; Abrielle and Kinsley. Pete loved his grandkids and enjoyed every minute spent with them. It was the highlight of his day to see them running toward him and yelling “papaw”. He had brother in laws that he loved as true brothers as well a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held at Chafin Funeral Home on Friday October 19, 2018 at 12:00pm with Rev. Kenny Workman and Bro. Leo Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. View Memorial Gardens at Maher, WV. Visitation will be at the funeral home chapel Thursday evening from 6-9pm. Pallbearers will be Sonny, Aaron, Craig, Brett, Tom, George, Larry and George Herman Preece and Chad Slater. Online condolences can be made at ChafinFuneralHome.Com