Arvil Louis Swift, age 76, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Friday, (May 28, 2021) at Owensboro Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield.

He was born on August 16, 1944 in Caneyville, KY, the son of the late Wilbie and Iritta Ailine Wilkins Swift.

He was a retired KY State Highway Department employee. He enjoyed making walking sticks and the Pine Knob Outdoor Theatre. He was a former Boy Scout Master in Louisville and he helped with the Cub Scouts when his sons were members.

He is survived by his sons, Allan (Pam), Tony (Tracy), Andy, Dwayne and Randy (Chelsea) Swift all of Leitchfield; nine grandchildren, Amy, Shyanna, Cody, Jacob, Kaitlin, Kevin, Natalie, Brantley and Hannah; five great-grandchildren, Carley, Emily, Haiden, Brailey and Nora; three brothers, Irvin Swift of Louisville, Ralph Swift of Leitchfield and Steve Swift of Leitchfield;   one sister, Brenda Swift of Bowling Green; and several nieces and nephews.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Christine Swift.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, (June 3, 2021) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Burial will be in the St. Anthony Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. Thursday until time of services.