Junior Franklin Swiger
Junior Franklin Swiger, 82, of Wallace, passed away on July 3, 2023 at his home. He was born November 16, 1940 in Spelter, a son of the late Esty Franklin and Rhoda Macel Byrd Swiger.
Junior is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lucretia Boggess Swiger, whom he married on April 7, 1962. He is also survived by his children, Cindi L. Fleece and her husband Samuel of Centerpoint; Danny Lee Swiger and his wife Traci of Folsom; Denise Dawn Tracy and her husband Richard of Stonewood; Tracy Anette Mayfield and her husband Jerry of Wallace; and Shawn Michael Swiger and his wife Hope of Lost Creek; his grandchildren, Michael Paul Price of Centerpoint; Kaila L. Wise and her husband Dylan of Smithfield; Kurtis Scott Dennison of Morgantown; Kyle Michael Swiger of Folsom; Craig Matthew Dennison and his wife Jordyn of Boothsville; Dylan Shawn Swiger of Lost Creek; and Lakota Lynn Mayfield of Wallace; as well as six great-grandchildren, Ethan; Avin; Axton; Brielle; Elliona; and Makenzie; his brothers, Edward Swiger and his wife Linda; and Kenneth Swiger and his wife Edith; and his sister, Corinne Coburn and Robert.
In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his siblings, Elmus Swiger; Lucy Mae Swiger; Wanda Jean and Ardis Gump; and Marilyn Louise and Earl Lockhart.
Junior was a graduate of Wallace High School. He was employed in glass manufacturing at Anchor Hocking, Dupont, and Fairmont Specialty. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was also a member of the Rinehart Community Church.
Friends will be received at Perine Funeral Home, 1348 S. Pike St. Shinnston, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 from 12:00 pm until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 pm. Pastor Jeff Burnside will officiate the service. Interment will follow at the Wallace Lions Club Cemetery. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.perinefunerals.com
Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Swiger family.
