Gary S. Swaggerty Sr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gary S. Swaggerty Sr. of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 78, on November 5, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary S. Swaggerty Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Swaggerty and Velma Swaggerty (Large); his son Gary Swaggerty, Jr.; his stepson Jason Swift; and his siblings, Ray, Bob, Freddy, Jim Swaggerty, Linda Edge and Betty Swaggerty.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Swaggerty of Springfield; his son Kenneth M. Swaggerty (Donna) of Springfield; his stepchildren, Zachary Stairwalt (Mark) of California, Joshua Stairwalt of Nevada and Megan Stairwalt (Andrew) of Utah; his daughter-in-law Laura Swaggerty of Springfield; his grandchildren, Gary Swaggerty III, Lauren McGrath, Gracy, Mary K. Swaggerty, Brandon, Tyler Swift, Samantha Stairwalt, Serenity Files and Hannah Stairwalt; and his brother Earl Swaggerty (Mari) of Springfield. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League or the American Cancer Society at cancer.org/dignitymemorial (http://cancer.org).
