George Reid Swecker

Male 1926 - 2013  (86 years)


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  • Name George Reid Swecker 
    Born 02 May 1926  Highland Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Social Security Death Index
      Name: George R Swecker
      BORN: 2 May 1926
      Died: 5 Jan 2013
      State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)
    Gender Male 
    Died 05 Jan 2013  Rockingham Co., VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
      Name: George Reid Swecker
      Death Date: 5 Jan 2013
      Death Place: Rockingham Co. VA
    Buried Blue Grass Cemetery, Blue Grass, Highland Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • CENSUS RECORDS

      1940 Census
      Name: George R Swecker
      Age: 14
      Estimated birth year: abt 1926
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Virginia
      Marital Status: Single
      Relation to Head of House: Son
      Home in 1940: Blue Grass, Highland, Virginia
      Street: Route No 637
      Inferred Residence in 1935: Blue Grass, Highland, Virginia
      Residence in 1935: Same House
      Attended School or College: Yes
      Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
      Household Members:
      J Judy Swecker 44
      M Late Swecker 38
      William S Swecker 15
      George R Swecker 14
      Frances C Swecker 13
      Betty Ann Swecker 10
      Robert T Swecker 8
      James L Swecker 5
      Mary J Swecker 1


      OBITUARY

      News Leader; 9 Jan 2013

      George Reid Swecker,86 formerly of Monterey,passed away Saturday,Jan. 5,2013 at Sunnyside Retirement Community.

      He was born in the Blue Grass Valley on May 2,1926, to the late Jennings Judy and Maria Tate (Sterrett) Swecker.

      Mr. Swecker was a prominent farmer,part owner and longtime manager of Monterey Livestock Sales until his retirement in 1977. Additionally,he was active during those years in the Virginia Cattleman's Association.

      At the age of 23, he joined the Blue Grass Valley Bank's Board of Directors filling the seat of his grandfather,
      George Eagle Swecker. He served several terms as president over a span of 55 years.

      A graduate of Blue Grass High School, he would later go on to serve several terms on the Highland County School Board. A devout Presbyterian,he was a member and elder in the former Crabbottom Presbyterian Church until closing in 1994, at which time he transferred membership to Monterey Presbyterian Church.

      A master Mason,he was a member of Highland Lodge No.110 A.F. & A.M. Mr.Swecker was also a charter member and past member of the Blue Grass Ruritan Club.

      On Nov.7,1953,he married Nancy Pence (Simmons) Swecker,also of Blue Grass. She preceded him in death July 24,1998. He was also predeceased by a sister, Frances Celia Crown, and two brothers,William Sterrett Swecker and Robert Tate Swecker.

      He is survived by two daughters, Susan Reid Swecker of Richmond and Elly Swecker of Harrisonburg; two beloved grandchildren, Brent Arbogast of Harrisonburg and Charlotte Arbogast of Richmond, two sisters, Betty Ann Abbott of Bedford and Mary Judy Riddick of Franklin; one brother,James L.Swecker of Monterey, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

      A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.Saturday,Jan.12,2013, at Monterey Presbyterian Church with the Revs.Melissa Litrel Harmon and C.William :Bill" officiating.Burial will follow in the Blue Grass Cemetery.

      The family will recieve friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,Jan.11,2013, at Obaugh Funeral home in McDowell.

    Person ID I31122  Master File
    Last Modified 29 Aug 2015 

    Father Jennings Judy Swecker, Sr.,   b. 20 Dec 1896, Highland Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jan 1962, Highland Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years) 
    Mother Maria Tate Sterrett,   b. 04 Sep 1902, Rockbridge Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Dec 1994, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years) 
    Family ID F13098  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Nancy Pence Simmons,   b. 07 Mar 1934, Highland Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jul 1998, Charlottesvile, Albemarle Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Married 07 Nov 1953  Highland Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
      Name: George Reid Swecker
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Age: 27
      Birth Date: abt 1926
      Marriage Date: 7 Nov 1953
      Marriage Place: Highland, Virginia
      Registration Place: Highland, Virginia
      Father: J Judy Swecker
      Mother: Maria Tate Sterrett
      Spouse: Nancy Pence Simmons
      Spouse Gender: Female
      Spouse Race: White
      Spouse Age: 19
      Spouse Father: Luther C Simmons
      Spouse Mother: Willie Pence
    Children 
     1. Susan Reid Swecker
     2. Elly Swecker
    Last Modified 29 Aug 2015 
    Family ID F13101  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart