Russell E. Swanigan

He was born March 2, 1937, in Fayetteville County, West Virginia, the only child of the late Galen and Elva (Wilson) Swanigan.

Russell married Avalon Rae Lott on July 4, 1959. They were married for 57 years and he would say that the whole country celebrated their anniversary without realizing it. They had 2 children, Cheryl A. Swanigan and Jeff A. Swanigan. Russell worked for Continental General Tire North America for 35 years before retiring in 1996. He had a passion for older vehicles, restoring some with his "backyard mechanic" abilities. He was also a deeply spiritual person and a member of Liberty Bible Church in Atwater, Ohio.

Russell was preceded in by his late wife, Avalon. He is survived by daughter Cheryl A. Swanigan and son Jeff A. Swanigan; grandchildren Krissina Bair, Noah Swanigan and Sarah Schneider; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Liberty Bible Church, 2215 State Route 183, Atwater, OH 44201 from 10:30am – 11am, with a Home Going Celebration of Life, officiated by Pastor Paul Phillips, beginning at 11am. Private inurnment will be held at Limaville-Lexington Cemetery.

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