Thomas G. Swogger,

Thomas G Swogger, Jr, 87, of Streetsboro, died Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Emeritus at Ravenna. He was born August 29, 1923 in Youngstown, to Thomas and Sarah Jane (Johnston) Swogger Sr. He was a veteran of the Navy serving during World War II. He was employed at Copperweld Steel in Warren, where he was the Traffic Manager before retiring in August of 1985. After retiring Tom worked as a starter at Oak Knoll Golf Club in Kent for 20 years. Tom was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church. He was also a member and past Master of the Rockton Masonic Lodge. He was an avid golfer and bowler. He is survived by son, Thomas Swogger III of Youngstown; daughters, Jane (John) Wessel of Sarasota, FL and Tami (Brian) Craig of Seward, NE; eight grandchildren; sister, Susan McKendry of Lake Rose, NY; and special friend, Mary Lou McGregor of Streetsboro. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Irene Swogger; sister, Virginia Cornman; and wife, Cora Sue Wise. Calling hours will be held 6-8 PM Thursday, September 9th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent with Masonic services being held at 5:45 PM. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 10th at the United Methodist Church of Kent with Rev. Dr. David Palmer and Rev. Douglas Denton officiating. Burial will be in Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent with Military Honors being present by the Kent American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Church of Kent, Memorial Fund, 1435 E. Main Street, Kent, OH 44240.