Dennis George Swift

Memorial services for Dennis George Swift of Bullard, TX will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 25th, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, in Flint, with Father Rowland officiating. Dennis passed away March 13, 2025, in Tyler, TX, surrounded by his family and close friends. Dennis was born July 3, 1943, in Tyler, to George and Kent Smith Swift. After graduating from Tyler High School, Dennis attended Tyler Junior College where he met the love of his life, Gloria. He went on to earn a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and later obtained an MBA from the University of Houston. Dennis began his career as a process engineer at Celanese Chemical in Deer Park, TX. After five years, he moved to Owensboro, KY and served as the manager of the W.R. Grace plant. Later, an opportunity brought him back to Houston, as a plant manager of Pilot Chemical Company. Over the years, he advanced to the role of vice president of business development, dedicating 29 years to the company before retiring in 2008. Following retirement, Dennis and Gloria settled in Emerald Bay in Bullard, where they embraced an active and fulfilling life. An avid runner and cyclist, Dennis was a familiar sight riding through Emerald Bay nearly every day. He had a passion for tennis, fly fishing, dove and quail hunting, and traveling. He especially cherished time spent with his beloved dog Baxter, who was always eager to join him for golf cart rides. However, nothing brought him greater joy than his grandson Cooper, whom he adored. Together they created countless memories including catching hundreds of turtles-an adventure Dennis loved to witness. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents George and Kent Swift, his two brothers, Terry and Steve Swift and his daughter, Kelly Swift. He is survived by his loving family, including his wife Gloria of 60 years, his sons, Brett and Chris, daughter-in-law Wendy, and his cherished grandson Cooper. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Deborah Overstreet, sister-in-law, Lynn Swift; niece, Jackie Swift; nephew, Graham Swift and his wife Miriam; and great-nephews, Harrison and Samuel. Visitation will be held Monday, March 24, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM with Rosary Starting at 6:00 PM at Stewart Family Funeral Home. Dennis’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him, and his legacy of kindness, adventure, and dedication to family will never be forgotten.

Dennis George Swift

July 3, 1943 - March 13, 2025