Gary Gene Swanger
April 21, 1939 ~ March 27, 2023
Born in:
Canton, NC
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Gary Gene Swanger, 83, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at his residence.
Mr. Swanger was born in Canton, NC to the late John Henry Swanger and Edith Robinson Swanger. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe Bob Swanger and a sister, Mitzi Swanger Rogers.
Gary graduated from Canton High School class of 1958. He retired from Dupont in Brevard and then worked another 20 years with Jim Barkley Toyota. He loved the Lord and was a longtime, faithful member of Long Shoals Baptist Church and served as a Deacon, Sunday School Director and Sunday School Teacher. He loved gardening and watching the birds outside his house.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Whitaker Swanger; two sons, Gary Gene Swanger, II and Mark C. Swanger (Stephenie); three grandchildren, Andrea N. Greer (Roman), Ashley N. Smith (Andrew) and Avery M. Swanger and a sister, Patty Green (James)
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 31st at Long Shoals Baptist Church in Arden with Reverend Roger Rearden officiating. Burial will follow at Roberts Memorial Park in Arden.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3:00 pm at the Church prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice; www.fourseasonscare.org
Services
Funeral Service: March 31, 2023 3:00 pm
Long Shoals Baptist Church
Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)684-7000
Visitation: March 31, 2023 1:30 pm - April 19, 2025 3:00 pm
Long Shoals Baptist Church
Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)684-7000
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Eva Mathis
Gene,I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. Prayers for you and your family.
So many great memories growing up and then as an adult. Really enjoyed the last few years getting to catch up at boones corner and reminiscing the past as well! He will be missed and I know he was lived and respected!
Gary was my next door neighbor growing up. As kids we rode our stick horses on many adventures through the woods. I spoke with him last year. Godspeed, Gary.
So many great memories! Another one of the finest men I’ve ever known. Lost touch over the years but think of Gene and Mark and the times we had growing up. Prayers and love to you all!
Praying for comfort in this time of sorrow.
To the Swanger family. My wife and I would like to extend our condolences to your family in the loss of Gary. Here’s praying that you all will have all of God’s comfort and peace bestowed upon you.
Our deepest sympathy.
M/M Chuck Diebold
To all the Swanger Family, we are praying for you at this difficult time. Gary was such a wonderful , kind man. He will be missed. Love to you all. Karen & Greg Trieper