Harley Edward ” Skeeter” Swift Jr., 70, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was born June 19th, 1946 in Alexandria, Virginia, the son of the late Harley Edward Swift Sr. and Alene Campbell Robey. Also preceding him in death is his sister; Sally Midkiff and brother in law Abe Midkiff. Skeeter was the star shooting guard at George Washington High School were he excelled in basketball and football. He was an American former professional basketball player. A 6’3″ guard from East Tennessee State University, Swift was selected in the third round (31st pick overall) of the 1969 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, but he instead played five seasons in the American Basketball Association as a member of the New Orleans Buccaneers, Memphis Pros, Pittsburgh Condors, Dallas Chaparrals, and San Antonio Spurs.
He is survived by his loving wife Demtria Harr of 24 years. Daughters; Susan Swift Arnold and husband Mike and Stephanie Swift and Jeff Stout. sons; Steve Swift and wife Nicole and Scott Swift and wife Kelly, Kevin Harr and wife Stephanie and Keith Harr and wife Tracey, several grandchildren and grandchildren, brother; James T. Robey, special niece Janice Harris and husband Freddie.
A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday April 29, 2017 at the Brooks Gym on the campus of ETSU, 1127 John Robert Bell Drive, Johnson City, TN 37614 with Rev. Calvin Duncan, who Skeeter coached at Oakhill Academy. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M to 3:00 P.M. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made Trinity Academy, P.O. Box 396 Blountville, TN 37617 or to the Athletic Excellence Fund, ETSU Advancement P.O Box 70721 Johnson City, TN 37614.
Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family. You may visit Trinitymemorialcenters.com to send a message of condolence to the family.
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