Charles Ray Swearengin
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Charles Ray Swearengin
March 8, 1928 - April 7, 2014
Charles Ray Swearengin, 86, of Lumberton, entered into
eternal peace on Monday, April 7, 2014.
He was born on March 8, 1928, in Shreveport,
Louisiana, to Nettie Nelson
Swearengin and William Swearengin. He was
a proud veteran that served in the United States Navy during World War II and
later retired from Mobil Chemical in Beaumont
after over thirty years of service.
Survivors include his wife,
Betty; children, Martha Selensky and her husband, Jacob, of Beaumont; Mike
Swearengin and his wife, Shawnda, of Cabot, AR; and Susie Biri and her husband,
Todd, of Bridge City; stepdaughter, Kim Clark and her husband, Rob, of Houston;
and grandchildren, Jason Selensky; Charles Selensky; Geoff Swearengin; Jill
Biri; Shane Biri; Angie Biri; Keith Biri; Sarah Clark; Currie Clark; and Kate
Clark. He is preceded in death by his
parents; wife, Hazel Swearengin; son, Steve Swearengin; and three brothers and
three sisters.
A native of Vivian,
LA and long-time resident of Nederland
where he raised his family, he retired in Lumberton
where he was a member of Fletcher Emanuel Church Alive. He enjoyed planning vacations in the family
RV, both in his earlier years when his children were young and throughout his
retirement. He loved the outdoors and was
always ready to go out and enjoy a good meal.
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will cherish
their wonderful memories.
A gathering of Mr. Swearengin’s
family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2014. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m.,
Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee, with burial
to follow at Forest
Lawn Memorial
Park, 4955
Pine Street, Beaumont.
The family suggests memorial
contributions be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125,
Dallas, Texas 75284, or the charity of your choice.
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