Obituary of Warren Swango

Springville – Warren Swango, 77, of Bedford, died at 12:10 am on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Born July 17, 1937 in Monroe Co., IN, he was the son of Richard and Lillian (Jones) Swango. He married Wilma Parker on August 31, 1955 and she survives. He was an excellent body repairman and the owner and operator of Swango’s Body Shop. He loved bluegrass gospel music, playing fiddles and rebuilding them but most of all, he loved his wife and wanted her by his side always. Warren loved people and never met a stranger. Survivors include his devoted wife, Wilma, of Springville; two daughters, Pamela Hawkins and husband, David and Tracy Baker and husband, Tim, all of Springville; brothers, Lloyd Swango and wife, Joyce, of Smithville, Don Swango and wife, Rita, of Bloomfield; a sister, Wanda Daniels and husband, Walter Kay, of Solsberry; grandchildren, Matthew Hawkins and wife, AnnMarie, of Indianapolis, Brandon Baker, and Holly Arnold and husband, Brooks, and Jared Warren Baker of Bloomington; seven great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Warren was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, James Swango and Linda Summitt. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 1st in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Robert Phillips and Jerry Eads officiating. Burial will follow in Springville Christian Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, March 31st and from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Wednesday, April 1st at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.