SWARTZ,Sr. Joseph W. age 62 of Flint, died Friday, December 12, 2008 at Genesys Health Park. Joseph has been a long time resident of the Flint area where he was a truck driver. He is survived by his wife Paulette (Jaco), his 5 children; Joseph W. Swartz II, Keriannyette Johnson, Joedi Swartz, Christopher Swartz and Sheri Morgan. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters and 1 brother. Preceded in death by parents Jewell and Theda (Lux) Swartz and a sister, Verna Lee Swartz. Cremation has taken place. A service will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 15, 2008 at the Jeruselum Missionary Baptist Church in Gaines. Rev. Alfred B. Jaco, Sr. officiating. Arrangements provided by the Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Grand Blanc Twp.