BRINSON, Garnetta
Garnetta Pipkin Brinson, 86, of Pinopolis, a retired Vice President of Berkeley Gas and Electric, died Friday at a North Charleston nursing home.The graveside funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, at Bonneau Baptist Church Cemetery. Burial will be directed by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner.Mrs. Brinson was born June 2, 1915, at Berkeley County, S.C., a daughter of Robert H. Pipkin and Bessie Barnes Pipkin. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She was a widow of Otto Brinson.Surviving are a daughter, Lynnette B. Oliver and her husband, Eugene F. Oliver, Jr., of Pinopolis; sister, Ida P. Steedley and her husband, Broadus F. Steedley of Marietta, Ga.; sister-in-law, Marjorie B. Pipkin of Bonneau; granddaughter, Lynne O. Harrelson and her husband, Mike Harrelson of Moncks Corner; grandson, Eugene F. Oliver, III, and his wife, Cathy Oliver of Moncks Corner; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday evening. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
HALL, Coletta
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Coletta Clare Hall today, February 23, 2002, at Stella Maris Catholic Church, Sullivans Island, S.C.Final Commendation and Farewell will be Monday, February 25, 2002, in Northfield, Ohio. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 884-3833 is assisting the family.
WELBURN, Ethel
Ethel H. Welburn, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, February 21, at a local hospital. Born in Manchester, England, to the late Joseph and Ethel Howarth. Mrs. Welburn was married to the late Harold Welburn. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her son, Ronald Welburn of Skillman, N.J., and a sister, Ann Miller of Scotland. A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church. Inurnment will be in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Mrs. Ethel H. Welburn to Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464.MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, is serving the Welburn family.
DRIGGERS, JR., Allen
SOLOMON NO. 1 A.F.M.: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral service of our late life member, Allen C. Driggers, Jr., Saturday, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, at 2 o'clock.By order of:Michael W. Sheedy, W.M.W.B. W. Edmund Bates, Jr.,P.M., Secretary
DRIGGERS, JR., Allen
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral service of our late brother, Allen C. Driggers, Jr., Saturday, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, at 2 o'clock.By order of:Richard A. Wooden, Secy.
ROSS, SR., Ronald
MANNING - Ronald Smith Ross, Sr., 76, died Thursday in Charlotte, N.C.Mr. Ross was born in White Plains, N.Y., a son of the late George and Mary Smith Ross. He was a graduate of Greeleyville high school and a retired district manager for Uniroyal Tire Co. Mr. Ross was an Army veteran of W.W.II, a Mason, and a member of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church. He was first married to the late Helen McKnight Ross.Surviving are, his wife, Mrs. Betty McGuirt Ross of Charlotte; two sons, Ronald S. (Smitty) Ross, Jr., of Greeleyville, and Michael C. (Mike) Ross of Manning, one step-son, James Hinson of Charlotte, one step-daughter, Patricia Law of Charlotte, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren.Graveside funeral services will be 4 p.m., Sunday, in Mt. Vernon United Methodist Cemetery, directed by WILLIAMSBURG FUNERAL HOME OF KINGSTREE. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, Greeleyville, S.C.
MELTON, Delmas
Delmas Wayne Melton, 57, of Moncks Corner, a retired U.S. Navy Machinist Mate, died Wednesday at his residence.The memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at the First Christian Church of Moncks Corner. Burial, directed by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, will be private.Mr. Melton was born June 29, 1944, at Palestine, Ark., a son of Lige Melton and Velva Calvin Melton. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Moncks Corner and Veterans of Foreign Wars.Surviving are his wife, Patricia Roberts Melton of Moncks Corner; mother of Forest City, Ark., two sons, Patrick W. Melton of Summerville; Robert E. Melton of Fort Hood, Texas; two daughters, Victoria Lynn Taylor of Moncks Corner; Regina M. Crosby of Cottageville; two brothers, Robert Melton and Rayburn Melton, both of Forest City, Ark.; two sisters, Mary Davenport of Forest City, Ark.; Gladys Barber of Sullivan, Mo.; five grandchildren.
DRAKE, Julia
TAMPA, FLA. - Julia "Julie" Lee Drake, 60, died Friday, February 22, 2002, in a local Tampa hospital.Miss Drake was born January 18, 1942 in Winter Haven, Fla., a daughter of Julia Farrior Drake and the late Edward Drake, Jr. She grew up in High Point, N.C. Miss Drake attended Katherine Gibbs School in Boston, Mass., and the University of S.C. in Columbia. She graduated from High Point University with a B.A. in Literature.Miss Drake was a longtime resident of Pawley's Island and had resided in Tampa for two and a half years. She was a writer and member of the Junior League of America. Miss Drake was a life long Episcopalian. She attended St. Mary's Episcopal Church in High Point and All Saints Waccamaw, Episcopal Church and Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church, both of Pawley's Island.Surviving are her mother of Tampa; a sister, Sarah Drake Streetman of Saluda, Va.; three nieces, Katherine Drake Streetman of Saluda, Va. and Seattle, Wash., and Leah Farrior Streetman and Burgin Eaves Streetman, both of New York City, N.Y.; an uncle, Dr. Richard Farrior of Tampa; and an aunt, Sarah Farrior Hunter of Tampa.Memorial services and Inurnment at Old All Saints Church at Pawley's Island will be announced by the GEORGETOWN CHAPEL OF MAYER FUNERAL HOME.The family suggests memorials to Midway Fire Department or Pawley's Island/Litchfield Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 749, Pawley's Island, S.C. 29585.
CARLSON, Ruth
The relatives and friends of Ruth Hills Carlson are invited to attend her funeral service this morning, Saturday, February 23, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. in Old St. Andrews Parish Episcopal Church. Burial will be in the churchyard cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her name, may be made to Odyssey Health Care, 3870 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365.
JOHNSTON, Irene
Irene Ida Johnston, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. went home to be with her lord and savior Thursday morning, February 21, 2002 at her residence at 3125 Linksland Road, Charleston National. She was one of seven children of Octavio and Lydia Lima of Recife, Brazil. Her siblings preceding her homegoing were Roberto, Frednado, and Lygia Lima, all from Brazil. She is survived by her sisters, Carmen Pool of Columbia, S.C., Evelyn Burkhart of Houston, Texas, and Aspasia Campos of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Irene was raised in a Christian home and accepted Jesus as her lord and savior at an early age. She studied dentistry at Escola de Dentista de Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil. She came to the United States in 1945 as the navy bride of her beloved husband, Leslie H. Johnston. They celebrated 56 years of marriage in June. They raised two daughters, Claudia Clark and (Cindy) Sue Lambert, both of Mt. Pleasant, in a godly Christian home. As a loving wife and mother, she devoted her life to her family.A Celebration of life will be Sunday, February 24, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 3:00 o'clock. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, Saturday, from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock and again on Sunday one hour prior to service.Her five grandchildren affectionately knew her as "Vovo". They include Mike Daddario and his wife, Christine of Bristol, Conn., Michelle Baumgardner and her husband, Brian of Summerville, S.C., Thomas Lambert and his wife, Tanya of Daytona Beach, Fla., Becky Lambert of Rock Hill, and Rusty Lambert of Mt. Pleasant. She was also blessed with two great-grandchildren, Michalla and Gavin Daddario of Bristol, Conn.She was a member of Easthaven Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to New Tribes Missions, 1000 East First Street, Sanford, Fla. 32771-1487. She will be deeply missed by her family.
RIDDELL, Derek
Derek Grant Riddell, 17, died February 20, 2002 in Dorchester County.Funeral services will beheld Monday morning, February 25, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Burial will be private. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C. Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.Derek was born August 18, 1984 in Charleston, S.C., a son of John E. Riddell and Donna Gumkowski Riddell. He was a student at Fort Dorchester High School and he attended Cathedral of Praise.He is survived by his parents of Summerville, a sister, Daphne Teti of North Charleston, 2 brothers, Robert Lindlau of Cape Cod, Mass. and John E. Riddell, IV of Groton, Conn. Maternal grandparents, Rudolph and Corinne Gumkowski of Orlando, Fla.Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
COLLINS, Loranzo
Loranzo Dow "L.D." Collins, 63, husband of Betty Jones Collins died Friday, February 22, 2002 in a Charleston hospital. Mr. Collins was born Tuesday, June 14, 1938 in Conway, S.C. the son of Addie Jean Spears Collins. He was a retired Superintendent with Stier-Kent-Canady Construction Co. Mr. Collins was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the V.F.W. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2002 in the JAMES A. MCALISTER CHAPEL, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. Surviving are his wife of Charleston and six children, Edward R. Collins of Atlanta, Ga., Connie L. C. Dermont of Nicholasville, Ky., Randy L. Collins of Summerville, S.C., Derrick Collins of John's Island, S.C., Sandy C. Cooper of Charleston, S.C. and Holly Collins of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister Elouise Collins of Conway, S.C.; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Collins had requested memorial gifts be sent to his family 855 Nottingham Dr., Charleston, S.C. 29407. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
FOLEY, Francis "Frank"
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 22, 2002, Frank J. Foley, husband of his devoted wife, "Dee" M. Foley. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foley are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon, February 24, 2002 at 1 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon from 12 o'clock (noon) until time of service.Mr. Foley was born in Philadelphia, Pa., the son of Joseph Foley and Elizabeth B. Foley. He was retired from the U.S. Navy where he was a chief radio man. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean and Vietnam Wars with the Atlantic Submarine Fleet. He is a member of the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation, the VFW, USO Fleet Reserve, and the American Legion.Surviving are his wife of Charleston, S.C.; one son, Joe M. Asbelle of Ridgeville, S.C.; two daughters, V. Lark Asbelle of Seabrook Island, S.C. and Robin S. Asbury of Chapin, S.C.; one sister, Peggy Palma of Philadelphia, Pa.; seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; his mother-in-law, Sarah H. Meyer of Charleston, S.C.; one aunt of New Jersey and several cousins, and nephews.
TILLMAN, Fredrick
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Lee Tillman are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Saturday at 11 o'clock in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
GELEGOTIS, Paul
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Gelegotis are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Saturday, at 1 o'clock in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mayflower Park, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Race Street, Charleston, S.C. 29403.Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
PEEK, Johnnie
Entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, February 20, 2002, Johnnie Walker Peek, husband of Barbara Sullivan Peek. Residence, North Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Walker Peek are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon, February 24, 2002 at 2:30 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel this (Saturday) evening between 5 and 7 o'clock. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C., 29406.Mr. Peek was born January 29, 1945 in Charleston, South Carolina, a son of the late Julian McDonald Peek and Mary Kay Peek. Mr. Peek was a former pipefitter with the Charleston Naval Shipyard.He is survived by his wife of North Charleston, S.C.; two sons, Mark Walker Peek of Manassas, Va. and Michael Sean (Peek) Branch of Hawaii; two daughters, Anna Michele Peek-Hogg of Aiken, S.C. and Ashleigh Rene (Peek) Branch of Charleston, S.C.; two step-daughters, Kristen Marie Jordan of North Charleston, S.C. and Donna Lynn Keller of Jedburg, S.C.; one brother, Julian (Sonny) Peek of North Charleston, S.C.; five grandchildren, Dana Elizabeth Peek, Sara Anne Peek, Kala Myranda Peek, Abby Nichole Hogg, Daniel (Tyler) Hogg; two step-grandchildren, Matthew Keller and Lauren Keller. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Suzanne Michele Peek and a brother, James (Jimmy) Peek.
DRIGGERS, JR., Allen
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Allen C. Driggers, Jr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Saturday afternoon, February 23, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 2:00 o'clock. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the National Stroke Foundation, 9707 East Easter Lane, Englewood, CO 80112-3747, or Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
BRINSON, Garnetta
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Garnetta Pipkin Brinson are invited to attend her graveside funeral service at Bonneau Baptist Church Cemetery, Sunday afternoon, February 24, 2002 at 3 o'clock. Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner.Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
LEE, Emma
Emma Jean Lee, 62, of Summerville, died Friday afternoon in a North Charleston hospital.Funeral service will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock in Knightsville Church of God of Prophecy, 100 Alicia Drive, Summerville. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, in Conway, at 2 o'clock.Friends may call at the church at 2 o'clock this afternoon.Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: Knightsville Church of God of Prophecy Building Fund, P.O. Box 2404, Summerville, S.C. 29484.Ms. Lee was born on March 24, 1923 in Conway, a daughter of the late Fred James Dew and Lettie Carolyn Cannon Dew.She attended Rosemont High School in North Charleston. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Knightsville Church of God of Prophecy.Surviving are a daughter, Marie Cantrell of Summerville; a brother, Henry H. Dew of Summerville; a sister, Nina Stepherson of Summerville; grandchildren, David and Brian Cantrell and Terrianna Contrell-Guzman of Summerville; great-grandchildren, Angelica Cantrell-Hernandez and Carlos Guzman, Jr. of Summerville.She was predeceased by a brother, Austin Clark Dew. Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
DILLARD, Dan
The relatives and friends of Mr. Dan D. Dillard, husband of Mary Gowan Dillard, are invited to attend his funeral service today at 2 o'clock in Bethany United Methodist Church-Spell Chapel. Interment will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Summerville.Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: Bethany United Methodist Church Building Fund, 118 West 3rd South Street, Summerville, S.C. 29483 or Palmetto Health Hospice, 1815 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, S.C. 29485.Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
PHILLIPS, John
WALTERBORO - John William Phillips, 84, a retired professional horse trainer and plantation manager, died Saturday at a local medical center.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, at St. Judes Episcopal Church, conducted by Rev. Jim Lewis and directed by the Fred Parker Funeral Home.Mr. Phillips was born July 31, 1917 in Wrens, Ga., a son of the late William J. Phillips and Addie Chambers Phillips. He was a member of St. Judes Episcopal Church, a former Sunday School teacher and Junior and Senior Warden. He was a graduate of Richmond Academy in Augusta, Ga. Mr. Phillips was a Mason and the co-owner of the Walterboro stockyards. He was a retired licensed real estate consultant and after his retirement he then managed property in South Carolina and North Carolina for the Richardson Foundation for 20 years.Surviving are his wife, Valerie Hall Phillips, a son, William Hall Phillips of Charleston, a daughter, Susan Phillips Humphreys of Charleston and five grandchildren.Memorials may be made to St. Judes Episcopal Church, 907 Wichman St., Walterboro, S.C. 29488.
BROWN, Sarah
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Saturday, February 23, 2002, Mrs. Sarah Gadsden (Marq) Brown. Residence, 30 Charlotte St., Charleston, S.C. She is the beloved mother of Ms. Sarah Vanessa Brown, beloved sister of Mrs. Mary (Mamie) Gadsden Scott, grandmother of Mr. Richard Odell Brown. Funeral notice later. Arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
DAISE, Isaiah
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 22, 2002, Mr. Isaiah Lamont Daise, beloved husband of Mrs. Lavenia Daise, father of Mr. Isaiah Lamont Daise, III, Ms. Demetria Murray, son of Ms. Linda Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Daise. Late residence, 7146 Savannah Hwy., Ravenel, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
FRASIER, Franklin
The relatives and friends of Mr. Franklin Adolphus Frasier, those of his late wife, Mrs. Joyce Marilyn Richardson Frasier, daughter, Ms. Sylvia A. Thomas, step-children, Craig, Sidney, Andra and Brian Backman, sister, Mrs. Doris Ward, brothers, Messrs. William, Frederick and Robert Frasier, nieces, Mary Elliott and Sabrina Frasier, are invited to attend his funeral service, Monday, February 25, 2002, 1 p.m., at St. James Presbyterian Church, 1314 Secessionville Road, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the church on Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church, 11 a.m., Monday. Interment, churchyard.
LEWIS, James
NICHOLS, S.C. - Mr. James Oliver Lewis, 65, husband of Mary Frances Hattaway Lewis, died Friday, February 22, 2002, at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness.Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, February 25, at the chapel of COX-COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, with Rev. John Bryant and Rev. Ray Stevens officiating. Burial will follow in Gapway Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral home.Mr. Lewis was born December 25, 1936, in Dillon County, a son of the late James N. and Fancy Snipes Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a supervisor with Carmichael Enterprises. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Lewis attended Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church.Surviving Mr. Lewis, in addition to his wife of the home, are, a son, Phillip Wayne Lewis and his wife Lisa of Nichols; three grandchildren, Curtis Lewis, Blake Ellis and Summer Ellis; a brother, Gene Lewis of Sumter; and seven sisters, Cathrine Tyler of Loris, Mary Saville of Travelers Rest, Lucille King of Nichols, Vashri Meekins of Dillon, Wilma Howard of West Columbia, Judy Sawyer of Columbia, and Lynn Hardin of Dillon.Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m., at Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
LOPPE, Robert
Relatives and friends of Mr. Robert (Bobby) Loppe, those of his children, Bernadette Ladson (Prince), Margie Drayton, Lacresha Polite, the late Arnold Green (Yvonne), Kathy Deleston, Mark Polite, Cardaryl Mikell and Brandon Mikell, his brothers Tommy Loppe and Donnie Loppe are invited to attend his going-home services, Monday, February 25, 2002, at 2 p.m., in Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1440 Folly Road, James Island. Rev. Alex White, pastor. Viewing today at the mortuary from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. No wake service. Interment, Stempoint Cemetery, James Island. Remains to the church, 1 p.m., Monday. Arrangements by PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5th Ave., Maryville (843) 571-2300.
SMITH, Shirley
The relatives and friends and Mrs. Shirley Wood Smith, those of her children, Charvis Wood (Zabram), Robert Jetters, Jr., Shatavia Wood, Esau Smith, Jr., and those of her grandmother, Charvasia Wood, her sister, Annie Banks, her aunts, Mrs. Daryl Theron, Camaelia, Lamont April, Monique, and Sharda Banks and all other relatives are invited to attend her home going services, Monday, February 28, 2002, 2 p.m., at the North Area Funeral Home Chapel, 4784 Gaynor Ave., North Charleston, S.C. (843) 744-7511. Interment, Johnson Cemetery, Stall Road. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME.
SWANTON, George
George Robert Swanton, 70, of Summerville, S.C., died February 22, 2002, in Florida.Funeral services conducted by Vanella Funeral Home, Oceanside, N.Y., will be held at a later date. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406, or to American Heart Association, 215 East Bay St., Suite 204, Charleston, S.C. 29401.Mr. Swanton was born April 2, 1931, in Long Beach, N.Y., a son of George Swanton and Sybil Noon Swanton. He was a retired Long Beach school bus driver. He was a Protestant.Survivors include son, George R. Swanton, brother, William L. Swanton of Summerville and a sister, Patricia Magdi of Connecticut.Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
