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KENT SWIHART Obituary

KENT D. SWIHART, 83, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Ned and Bertha Swihart. Kent graduated from Arcola High School in 1953. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving for six years. Kent worked at International Harvester for 28 years, and also at Kenworth, Tom Kelley and Old Fort Myers Truck Stop. Kent was a member of Lake Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years, Phyllis M. Swihart of Fort Wayne; daughters, Rebecca Sue (James) Smith andTheresa Marie (Allen) Miller, both of Fort Wayne; brother, Bruce (Ann) Swihart of Fort Wayne; sister, Linda Keller of Fort Wayne; and grandchildren, Melissa (Jamie) Dobbs of Marion, Ind., and Joseph "Joey" (Sarah) Smith of Fort Wayne. Kent was also preceded in death by his brother, Kermit Swihart. Service is 10 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2018, at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Harold Klinker officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jun. 5, 2018.

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Russ Neuman

June 7, 2018

Theresa - I did not know your dad, he sounds like a great guy. I am regretful for your lost, my prayers are with you.
Russ

George and Julie Cadarette

June 7, 2018

Becky WeAre so sorry for your loss George and Julie Cadarette

Beverly Hass

June 6, 2018

Phyllis,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sure going to miss him!
Hugs,
Dani, Becky, Sharon, Ashley, Amber, Katie, Kennedy, Elia, David

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David Dunten

June 5, 2018

Phyllis, Rebecca, and Theresa, very sorry to hear of Kent's passing. I am several memories of interacting with him and he always showed how much he cared for his family. I know he will always be with you in your hearts and memories. My condolences!

APRIL ROBB

June 5, 2018

Theresa, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

Melinda Krontz

June 5, 2018

I am so sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God grant you peace and comfort in this difficult time.

June 5, 2018

Theresa I'm so sorry for your loss...I will keep you and your family in my prayers.. Lynn Tyndall

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Michael and Jackie Clouse

June 4, 2018

So sorry for your loss, Kent was a great man. I enjoyed his laughter, sense of humor and kind spirit. He will be missed. Sincerely Mike and Jackie Clouse

Brice Overman

June 4, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss Praying for you Kent and me always talked racing and Fortmeyets
at the reunion

Sandra DeRose

June 4, 2018

My heart aches for the entire extended Swihart family. I'm told stories that I as a child I couldn't pronounce the "K" sound well and that I would walk around the camfire looking for "Tent". Some of my favorite childhood memories involve that campfire and the Swihart family. As I've often told Phyllis, I was blessed to grow up where I had family for neighbors and neighbors who were like family. May you find peace in this difficult time and solace around your next fire.

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Jun

7

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home

8325 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Jun

7

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home

8325 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Jun

8

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home

8325 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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8

Service

10:00 a.m.

D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home

8325 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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