George Jefferson Swango, age 86 of Beaver, OH, died Sunday January 15, 2017 at his home. Born September 10, 1930 in Ashland, KY he was the son of the late Dr. Jefferson and Ruth B. Blythe Swango. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a son, George Michael Swango, a daughter, Linda Jean Fraley, a brother, Jefferson D. Swango II and by a sister, Ruby Crawford Spurlock.

George was a United State army Veteran, serving in both World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the following organizations, F&AM Melrose Lodge 671 in Norwood, OH, 17 ^th Airborne Division Association, US Constabulary Association, 24 ^th Infantry Association, Rolling Thunder Chapter Ohio #3. George was a life member of both the American Legion and the VFW and also held membership in numerous other Military Associations.

He is survived by his wife, Joann Newsome Swango, a son, Garry Owen Swango, 5 daughters, Rena Ruth, Amy Lou, Nora Lynn, Ella Ann, and Teresa Leah, along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday January 21, 2017 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home 810 2 ^nd . Ave. Gallipolis, OH. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4-7 PM.

Military Funeral Honors will be conducted at the cemetery by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail.

Masonic services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday at the funeral home

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