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Obituary Online notes for James Lawrence SWANGER Jr.
7/6/2018
James L. Swanger
GIBSONVILLE – James Lawrence Swanger, Jr., 89, went home to see Jesus on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born April 24, 1929 in Canton, NC to the late James Lawrence Swanger, Sr. and Annie Capps Swanger and was the husband of 70 years to Rebecca Marlene Swanger of the home.
James was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War and was employed with AT&T/Western Electric for 33 years before retiring. He was a longtime member of Peoples Memorial Christian Church where he sang bass in the choir and had a never ending supply of Wrigley gum for anyone who would ask.
“PaPaw”, as many would call him, was known for his quick, witty remarks and funny (but corny) jokes. He enjoyed watching westerns, shooting pool, meticulously caring for his lawn and LOVED Dr. Pepper.
It was clear he enjoyed life and possessed a strong work ethic. Most of all he cherished the time he spent with family and didn’t hesitate to spoil his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Papaw will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
James is survived by his wife, Marlene; sons, Darrell Swanger (Karen) and Bobby Swanger (Linda); grandchildren, Angie Davis, Michael Swanger (Ashley), Jamie Johnson (Travis), Regina Nall (Seth) and Hannah Swanger; great-grandchildren, Morgan and Madison Davis, Karlee Johnson, Peyton and Gracin Nall, Leigha, Leighton, Madden, McKinleigh and soon coming Lawson Swanger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Janice Rebecca Swanger; sisters, Edith “Fan” Buchanan, Mamie Baldwin, Edna Burton and Lea Walker; brothers, Joe, Cliff and Glenn Swanger; one half sister and three half brothers.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Peoples Memorial Christian Church by Pastor David Grinnell and Rev. Bobby Fann with a private burial to follow. The family will receive friends from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the church and other times at his home.
A special thank you to the Hospice Nurses for their loving care shown to James during his transition from this life to the next.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [38352]
James L. Swanger
GIBSONVILLE – James Lawrence Swanger, Jr., 89, went home to see Jesus on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born April 24, 1929 in Canton, NC to the late James Lawrence Swanger, Sr. and Annie Capps Swanger and was the husband of 70 years to Rebecca Marlene Swanger of the home.
James was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War and was employed with AT&T/Western Electric for 33 years before retiring. He was a longtime member of Peoples Memorial Christian Church where he sang bass in the choir and had a never ending supply of Wrigley gum for anyone who would ask.
“PaPaw”, as many would call him, was known for his quick, witty remarks and funny (but corny) jokes. He enjoyed watching westerns, shooting pool, meticulously caring for his lawn and LOVED Dr. Pepper.
It was clear he enjoyed life and possessed a strong work ethic. Most of all he cherished the time he spent with family and didn’t hesitate to spoil his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Papaw will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
James is survived by his wife, Marlene; sons, Darrell Swanger (Karen) and Bobby Swanger (Linda); grandchildren, Angie Davis, Michael Swanger (Ashley), Jamie Johnson (Travis), Regina Nall (Seth) and Hannah Swanger; great-grandchildren, Morgan and Madison Davis, Karlee Johnson, Peyton and Gracin Nall, Leigha, Leighton, Madden, McKinleigh and soon coming Lawson Swanger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Janice Rebecca Swanger; sisters, Edith “Fan” Buchanan, Mamie Baldwin, Edna Burton and Lea Walker; brothers, Joe, Cliff and Glenn Swanger; one half sister and three half brothers.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Peoples Memorial Christian Church by Pastor David Grinnell and Rev. Bobby Fann with a private burial to follow. The family will receive friends from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the church and other times at his home.
A special thank you to the Hospice Nurses for their loving care shown to James during his transition from this life to the next.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [38352]
Obituary Online notes for Rebecca Marlene (Spouse 1)
Rebecca Marlene Swanger
December 18, 1933 — April 3, 2026
Gibsonville
Rebecca Marlene Swanger
Gibsonville – On the morning of Good Friday, April 3, 2026, Rebecca Marlene Swanger, 92, went home to see Jesus. She was born in Catawba County on December 18, 1933 to the late Everette Marcellous and Mamie Lee Harvey Dellinger and was the wife of 70 years to the late James Lawrence Swanger, Jr.
Marlene was a long time member of Peoples Memorial Christian Church where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and served on the Lady’s Circle. She was also a member of the local Christian Women’s Group and retired from Lucent Technologies (AT&T) after over 30 years of service. She enjoyed playing the piano, shopping, and keeping a tidy home. Most of all she cherished time spent with her family and taking care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Marlene was a selfless individual who loved serving others. She opened her home to countless missionaries, evangelists, southern gospel groups and anyone who enjoyed a good home-cooked meal. Nightly, you would find her reading her Bible, devotions and praying faithfully for her family.
Marlene is survived by her sons, Darrell Swanger (Karen) and Bobby Swanger (Linda); grandchildren, Angela “Angie” Bunting (Chris), Michael Swanger (Ashley), Jamie Johnson, Regina Nall (Seth) and Hannah Carmon (Will); great grandchildren, Morgan and Madison Davis, Karlee Johnson, Peyton and Gracin Nall, Leigha, Leighton, Madden, McKinleigh, Lawson, Travis Luke and Maiyah Swanger; a sister, Janna Kay Waitman (Bobby); sister-in-law, Charlotte Dellinger and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents; daughter, Janice Rebecca Swanger; brother, William “Banks” Dellinger and grandson-in-law, Travis Johnson.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. John Shields and Rev. Daniel Webster with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:45 prior to the service at Lowe Funeral Home and other times at the home.
A special thank you to the Hospice Nurses for their loving care shown to Marlene during her transition from this temporary life to her eternal home in Heaven.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215.
https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/rebecca-swanger [38354]
December 18, 1933 — April 3, 2026
Gibsonville
Rebecca Marlene Swanger
Gibsonville – On the morning of Good Friday, April 3, 2026, Rebecca Marlene Swanger, 92, went home to see Jesus. She was born in Catawba County on December 18, 1933 to the late Everette Marcellous and Mamie Lee Harvey Dellinger and was the wife of 70 years to the late James Lawrence Swanger, Jr.
Marlene was a long time member of Peoples Memorial Christian Church where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and served on the Lady’s Circle. She was also a member of the local Christian Women’s Group and retired from Lucent Technologies (AT&T) after over 30 years of service. She enjoyed playing the piano, shopping, and keeping a tidy home. Most of all she cherished time spent with her family and taking care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Marlene was a selfless individual who loved serving others. She opened her home to countless missionaries, evangelists, southern gospel groups and anyone who enjoyed a good home-cooked meal. Nightly, you would find her reading her Bible, devotions and praying faithfully for her family.
Marlene is survived by her sons, Darrell Swanger (Karen) and Bobby Swanger (Linda); grandchildren, Angela “Angie” Bunting (Chris), Michael Swanger (Ashley), Jamie Johnson, Regina Nall (Seth) and Hannah Carmon (Will); great grandchildren, Morgan and Madison Davis, Karlee Johnson, Peyton and Gracin Nall, Leigha, Leighton, Madden, McKinleigh, Lawson, Travis Luke and Maiyah Swanger; a sister, Janna Kay Waitman (Bobby); sister-in-law, Charlotte Dellinger and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents; daughter, Janice Rebecca Swanger; brother, William “Banks” Dellinger and grandson-in-law, Travis Johnson.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. John Shields and Rev. Daniel Webster with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:45 prior to the service at Lowe Funeral Home and other times at the home.
A special thank you to the Hospice Nurses for their loving care shown to Marlene during her transition from this temporary life to her eternal home in Heaven.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215.
https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/rebecca-swanger [38354]