Calvin Swann
January 31, 2026
CHARLOTTE – Calvin Swann of Indian Land, South Carolina, answered the Master's call on Saturday, January 31, 2026. A native of Paterson, NJ, he was born on November 11, 1963, to the Deso Laws and May Belton Swann Williams, and raised by his mother and stepfather, Charles Swann.
Calvin served in the United States Army. While living in Paterson, New Jersey, he served for the Paterson Police Department for 25 years, with ten years at the rank of lieutenant prior to retiring in 2010. Calvin and Lavinia were married in 2017. He was ordained as a deacon at the Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Paterson, NJ.
Calvin leaves his love and memories to be treasured by his beloved wife, Lavinia Swann of the home; his mother and stepfather, May and Bruce Williams of Ahoskie, NC; his biological father, Deso Laws and his wife, Lucille of South Carolina; his stepfather, Charles Swann of Surry, VA; his son, Calvin Swann, Jr. and his wife, Yessenia of Augusta, GA; his daughter, Danielle Smallwood and her husband, Antwon of Bronx, NY; his sisters and brothers, Patricia C. Swann of Surry, VA, Marvin J. Swann of Surry, VA, Debra Ginn (Corey) of Burlington, NY, Kevin Laws of Paterson, NJ, Sonja Jones of Sicklerville, NJ, Derrick Laws (Jade) of Hawthorne, NJ; six grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Annie Bryant (Earnest) of Eutawville, SC and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. Preceding Calvin’s passing was his son, William Swann.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Steele Creek Church-Trinity Chapel, 1929 W. Arrowood Rd, Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2700 Deans Bridge Rd, Augusta, GA.
Memorials may be offered in memory of Calvin to Steel Creek Church, Attn:Vision Fund, 1929 W. Arrowood Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.
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My deepest condolences to the family, I will miss my brother God bless.
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My forever beloved brother, I will never forget the brotherhood that you and I shared. To your family, you all had one heaven of a man.
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Calvin and I went to police academy together and we worked in traffic department i never worked with a guy and for a supervisor better than Calvin your family have my deepest condolences may he rest in peace
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I worked with this Man of God on the Paterson Police Dept. He was always pleasant, well dressed, and was a consummate professional. Condolences to the family.
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends !!!
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Deacon & Deaconess Williams,
Sending you both heartfelt Sympathy during your time of Bereavement. Knowing that you believe in the strength of Prayer, I am sending Prayers your way. Times such as these are never easy but remember God does not take you to anything, He can't take you through. I am a firm believer if yo keep your Hand in His, He will see you through.
Even though I will be unable to make the service on Saturday, I will be by your side in Spirit.
Submitted with Love,
Ms. Marilyn M Williams
Simpsonville, SC 29680 -
Hey Ms V. I'm sending my deepest condolences to you and the family Calvin was the Big Brother I never had always giving good advice. I remember when Calvin and Ms Vs Souls connected i was there (smile) My Brother Rest Well Gone but not forgotten thank God for all of the wonderful memories ❤️ God Bless you V.
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My condolences to the family. My prayers of peace and comfort are with you.?
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My cousin Gladys, so so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. May he sleep in peace ❤️??
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My condolences to his family may God continue to look over his family during this time of sorrow.
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