John Thomas Swanner

AIKEN – John Thomas Swanner, 72, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019. John was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and son of the late Thomas Curtis and Mary Crenshaw Swanner.  He retired from the US Air Force, and was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and attending church events.  He had deep faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior, and loved reading his Bible. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM Sunday, March 10, 2019 at SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC , with the Reverend Nancy Reed officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service.  Interment with full military honors accorded by the US Air Force will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Sunset Memory Gardens.   He is survived by his sisters, Charlotte Hendrix, Milledgeville, GA, Gale (Joe) Bledsoe, Johnston, SC, Camilla Owens, Aiken, Ann Morgan, Punta Gorda, FL, Libby (Bob) Schmidt, Loganville, GA, Frieda Cosgriff, Lawrenceville, GA; numerous nieces and nephews.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jim Swanner. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Johns United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St., NW, Aiken, SC 29801. John’s online guest book may be signed at www.shellhousefuneralhome.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John Thomas Swanner, please visit our flower store.