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William B. (Bob) Swanson, 73 of Louisburg, NC and Wilmington, NC crossed over the river on 3/23/2011.
He was born in Franklin County, NC on October 20, 1937 to the late Idalene Champion Swanson Champion and the late Lynwood Swanson. He was also predeceased by his brother Joe C. Swanson. He is survived by his beloved daughter and son, Mary Champion Swanson and William Thomas Swanson.
Bob served his country with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.), Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) and the U.S. Army. Bob was an Infantry officer and he dearly loved his country and his Comrades-In-Arms. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. Later in life he was a Real Estate Broker in Wilmington.
Bob was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Social Fraternity, Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church, The Cape Fear Shag Club and American Legion Post 10, Wilmington, NC. He loved music, dancing and flowers. He graduated from Atlantic Coast Christian College, now Barton College, and attended Law School at The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. As he said, so often, he was Carolina Blue.
He was honored to have had a stepfather, Sid C. Champion. He is also survived by his beloved sister, Judy Faye Lewis, daughter-in-law, Beth Alexander Swanson, and a very special grandson, Nicholas Alexander Swanson.
Bob was totally devoted to his God, Country and Family. However, he loved life and living.
Mary and William gave Bob the most joy, happiness and pleasure that any parent could ever hope for.
Bob crosses over the river with the knowledge that he will rejoin his loved ones on the other side.
Condolences may be sent by taking a child out fishing.
Graveside service and internment will be 3:00pm Friday, August 12, 2011, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
We miss you dad....
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
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Buddy Westbrook
July 9, 2011
Dear Famiuly,
Bob and I were roommates at ACC in the early 1960s., along with Rex Horne aand Bob Swinson. The four of us had a great year together. I have not seen or talked to Bob since graduartion but have such great memories for him. He was such fun and had such a positive personality. Not seeing him over the years is my lost. Knowing that he had a strong Christian Commitment speaks well of his values in life and to family.
You and your families are in my prayers.
Buddy Westbrook
Raleigh, NC.
Ken Thornton
July 8, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy to Bob's family. Just learned of his passing. Bob and I were fraternity brothers at Atlantic Christian. I remember him for his love of life and family. My wife, Linda, and I live in McLean, VA. Another local Sig Ep Brother (John Cox) and I would like to attend the August 12 graveside service here at Arlington National Cemetery. Hope that's okay.
Ken Thornton
July 8, 2011
Dear Family...We just recently learned of Bob's death. I was one of his Sig Ep brothers at Atlantic Christian, now Barton College. In fact, I was one of his room mates in the fraternity house for one year. He was a couple of years ahead of me and so, one of my bigger brothers.
I remember Bob with greatest affection for his friendly give and take teasing and his high regard for the fraternity of his brothers. He was one of the reasons we were all proud to be linked to one another to this day. It was a joy to see him at reunions of the fraternity.
We are proud of all of Bob's accomplishments in life and the special relationship we had with him during the college years.
We share with all you, his beloved family members, our sorrow in his passing and our great thanks and gratitude for his life. May God Bless you with every strength and support as you move forward.
Rex and Carol Horne....and for any of his Sig Ep Brothers and their spouses who may not hear of his passing.
Jan Chafin-Hutcherson
July 4, 2011
Though it has been a long time since I have seen you, Mary and William, I can say that your Dad must have been a wonderful man as you two were great kids. Sorry for your loss. I will hope that God keeps you safe and the memories of your Dad live forever through yall.
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