Ronald Steven (Steve) Swain

Mr. Ronald Steven (Steve) Swain, age 74, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

Mr. Swain was born in Anna, Illinois on September 28, 1951, to the late Ronald G. Swain and Elizabeth Ann (Fritze) Swain. Mr. Swain retired after 54 years of being the co-owner and operator of the Hungry Bear Restaurant in Murray. Mr. Swain was an avid Murray State University fan, had a love of reading, and was a true history buff. He was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church.

Mr. Swain is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cheryl Ann Swain of Murray, Kentucky; one step daughter, Brooke Clymer and husband David of Murray, Kentucky; two step sons, Chris Fry and Chad Fry both of Paducah, Kentucky; one sister, Nancy Todd and husband Lloyd of Murray, Kentucky; two brothers, Tim Swain and wife Beverly and Todd Swain all of Murray, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Sam Armbruster and wife Alyssa of Water Valley, Kentucky and Sierra Fry of Westpoint, Virginia; two great grandchildren, Maggie Jo Armbruster of Water Valley, Kentucky and Bentley Bostick of Westpoint, Virginia; as well a one niece, Mary Ann Armstrong of Murray, Kentucky and three nephews, Austin Swain of Murray, Kentucky, Michael Swain of Wisconsin, and David Todd of Paducah, Kentucky.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Bro. Martin Severns officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the memorial service on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692 or the Humane Society of Calloway County, 607 Poplar Street, Suite A1, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com