Swanger, Steve (Dunlap)

  • Sunday, November 15, 2015

Steve Swanger, 69, of Dunlap, Tennessee, died on Saturday evening, November 14, 2015 at Erlanger Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Effa Swanger; parents, Elmer and Cleo Swanger; four brothers, James, Haskel, Joe and Quay Swanger.

He is survived by two sons, Bryan Swanger, Chattanooga and Lamar Swanger, Dunlap; three sisters, Lorraine Price, Betty (James "Pappy") Hobbs, Peggy (Sonny) Smith, all of Dunlap; two brothers, Wade Swanger, Ten Mile and Freddy Swanger, Dunlap; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. CST in the Collier Cemetery with Reverend Brandon Gates officiating, with military honors provided by Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard.

Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.

Arrangements are by Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap.

Family will receive friends on Monday, Nov. 16, from 4-8 p.m. CST.

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