SWIFT, Larry Allen

Published in The Arizona Republic on Sep. 5, 2022 -
Phoenix, Arizona -

Larry Allen Swift, age 78, passed away on September 3, 2022, in 
Wickenburg, AZ. Born in Fort Ogelthorpe, Georgia, Larry was the son of 
Richard Allen and Cecil Kathleen Badger. He attended high school at Carl 
Hayden in Phoenix, AZ. 

Larry worked at Standard Oil in Wickenburg, AZ before working in the 
Copper mines in Superior, AZ. He married Janice Swift on March 20, 1983, 
in Yuma, AZ. Together, they raised their combined four children. His 
love for cars and racing would later influence his career, becoming a 
certified master mechanic who paved the way for mobile automotive repair 
services in Phoenix, AZ. In 1992, he became the successful business 
owner of B&B Automotive in Congress, AZ until his retirement in 2006. 

Larry is survived by his wife, Janice Swift; 4 children: Laurie Jean 
Swift, Larry Swift Jr., Lisa Thul, Cheryl Fite; 14 grandchildren, 8 
great-grandchildren. 

For service details and to offer condolences visit 
www.wickenburgfuneralhome.com.

Posted by mhenderson on September 06, 2022

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