Roy Swadner

Roy F. Swadner, 76, of Eaton, OH and Naples, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Born in Trotwood, OH, he was a son of the late Fred & Ethel (Steck) Swadner. He was a farmer in Jackson Twp., Preble County from 1970 - 2000. He had also worked as a stone mason in the Dayton area for many years, a semi truck driver and also built grain bins for other Preble County farmers. He was a member of the Campbellstown UCC and the Mayflower UCC in Naples: Libanus Masonic Lodge F & AM # 0080 of Lewisburg, OH; the Scottish Rite-Valley of Dayton; and the Shriners International-Dayton Chapter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter Renee Swadner in 1979. Survived by wife of 25 years, Shirley (Fuchs) Swadner: daughter Lori Mc Whinney & husband Tom of New Paris, OH: son Brian Swadner & wife Cindy of Joplin, MO: step children Colleen Wooden & husband Michael of Nashville, TN; Krista Davis & husband Todd of Naples, FL; and Trad Raper & wife Carolyn of Roseville, CA: grandchildren Angie Votta, Tony McWhinney and Logan Swadner: 6 step grandchildren: brothers Don Swadner of Ocala, FL; Robert Swadner of Williamsville, NY: and sister Norma Hansen of Chattanooga, TN. A Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 9, 2011 at the Campbellstown United Church of Christ - 2890 W. Florence-Campbellstown Rd. - Eaton, OH. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Cambellstown UCC or the Lighthouse UCC - 2320 Rivers Rd., Naples, FL 34120. Arrangements entrusted to the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center in West Alexandria. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roy Swadner please visit our Sympathy Store.