Charles E Swingle Jr.

1927 - 2017

Charles E Swingle Jr. obituary, 1927-2017, St Petersburg, FL

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home & Cemetery

7950 131 Street North

Seminole, Florida

Charles Swingle Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 6, 2017.

Charles E. Swingle, Jr.
July 28, 1927 -- August 4, 2017

90, beloved husband of the late Harriet Swingle, dear father of Charles "Bud" (Diane) Swingle, Larry (Terri) Swingle and Leslie Morgan; devoted grandfather of Kelly (Bob) Muntan, Grant Swingle, Chaz Swingle, Noah Morgan and Emily Morgan; dear great grandpa to Jesse Muntan, passed away peacefully Friday, August 4, 2017.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Charles and Harriet lived in Seminole, FL for 40 years, where they were long-time members of Aldersgate Methodist Church. Charles previously worked at J&L Steel in Pittsburgh and Publix in Seminole. As a young man, he was a jazz musician, playing clarinet and sax. He enjoyed spending time with family including nephew Tom with Mary Ellen and co-grandparent Sharon Pritchard.

Services are private. Donations may be made to: Suncoast Hospice Foundation by calling 727-523-2441.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, 7950 131st Street, Seminole, FL 33776 / 727-391-0121.

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August 16, 2017

SAM & KATHY SCHRIFT

So sorry for your loss. Now Charles and Harriet are together forever. RIP

August 8, 2017

Vickie Raffin

So sorry for ur loss but u are now with the love of ur life. U will be missed but u are forever in our hearts. Love Vickie and Rick Raffin.

August 8, 2017

Judy Howell

So sorry for your loss. He was such a nice funny guy. We'll remember him fondly from Pittsburgh and Florida. Judy & Denny and family

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