Orwin Lee Swiger
December 12, 1942 ~ June 14, 2019
Orwin Lee Swiger, age 76, a resident of Philippi, passed away Friday June 14, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Lee was born December 29, 1942 in Philippi a son of the late AI and Valerie (Bramer) Swiger. Lee was united in marriage on December 9, 1959 to Shirley Jean (Talkington) Swiger who survives at home. Lee was a loving father to six children-
Jeff Swiger and wife Kim of Philippi
Cindy Martin and husband Tom of Philippi
Scott Swiger and wife Jackie of Grafton
Connie Hewitt and husband Pat of VA
Bill Swiger and wife Buffy of Bridgeport
Lori Thomas and husband Chad of Bridgeport
Lee is also survived by two brothers,
Kenneth Eugene Swiger and Michael AI Swiger both of Grafton
Sister, Virginia Vindiola of Kansas
12 grandchildren, Amy Rice and husband Shad of Buckhannon, Jamie Swiger of GA, Travis Martin and wife Lori of Philippi, Tyra Martin of Philippi, Brittany and Trevor Swiger of Grafton, Kasey and Hunter Williams of Virginia, Cody and Chelsea Swiger of Bridgeport, and Jordan and Jalen Miller of Bridgeport
Seven great grandchildren, Lily Rice of Buckhannon, Wyatt and Landon Philips of Grafton, Kinsey, Kadience and Trey Brown of Virginia, and Anniston Swiger of Bridgeport
Lee was preceded in death by three sisters, Opal Stuart, Lucille England, and Shirley Coffman, three brothers, Argyle, Dale, and Ray Swiger.
Lee was employed by C.W. Coal for over 20 years, he was a coal miner and worked in the timber business for years. Lee was also an avid farmer and horseman, which brought his family together and made countless memories. Lee never missed a hay season, he spent days upon days making sure the hay was put up before next rain fall.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Sunday June 16, from 12- 8 pm and on Monday June 17, from 8 am- 1 pm the service hour. Interment will follow in the Clemtown Cemetery.
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We are so very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in God's sure promise of a resurrection as set forth in the Bible (Acts 24:15, John 5:28, 29). Those who are raised to life on a restored paradise earth will have the prospect of never again being subjected to misery, sickness, and death (Revelation 21:4). These and other comforting Bible verses and thoughts can be found at jw.org.
Pawpaw you were a great pawpaw and great pawpaw to my 3 children kadi and Trey took to you the first time they met you because you always had that welcoming smile we love you keep watching over all us and those great grandbabies
We will miss you pawpaw keep watching over me and my babies
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May God be with your family through this time of grief. So sorry for your loss.
R.I.P you will be greatly missed by so many
Connie, all your friends at NTS are so saddened by your loss. We know your father was a great man and your love and respect for him was so important to him. We will keep your entire family in our thoughts and prayers. Rejoice in the memories and the gifts he gave to you over his life. God bless you, your father and your entire family.
Lori we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad our Prayers go out to your whole family
Praying for my family and sorry for everyone's lose. My mom loved her uncle Lee so much. He was so kind and sweet I try to take my mom every chance I got to visit her uncle Lee and Anut Shirley. I even remember goin there to there house when I was a little girl I always loved there horses. If anyone needs anything I'm just a phone call away. He will be greatly missed by everyone.