Paul Franklin Swetnam Obituary
The memory of Paul Franklin Swetnam of Raleigh, North Carolina, who passed away on June 12, 2025 at the age of 70, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Paul Franklin may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Swetnam and Audrey Swetnam; and his brother Wayne. He is survived by: his wife Lynne Marie; his daughters, Lauren Swetnam and Hannah Santora (Jack); his grandchildren, Liliana and Valor; and his brothers, Joseph, David and Daniel.
Paul made significant contributions to the radar field and was respected around the world for his work.