Scott W. Swanger

Scott Wesley Swanger 35, of Orange Park, FL entered into heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 5, 2009. His precious memory will live forever in our hearts. He was born in Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth Va., on December 14, 1973 and resided in Orange Park Florida since 1982. He was a loving fiancé, son, brother and friend. Scott was an incredibly hard worker, a gentle soul who loved animals and nature, enjoyed fishing, cooking and spending time with friends. Scott had a big heart and dearly loved his family and friends and was loved by all who knew him. He will be sadly missed. Survivors are his parents: father, David A. Swanger and wife Betsy, grandparents, David and Olivia Swanger of Shippensburg, PA; mother, Millie Swanger and Jeff Holt, sister, Stephanie Helm, his fiancé, Sandie Fontana; Sandie’s daughter, Anastasia Garnett; Sandie’s parents: Mike and Cora Fontana and several aunts, uncles, cousins, many, many friends as well as his beloved dogs Malakai and Gypsy. The family will receive friends from 3:30 until 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2009 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Funeral services will commence at 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local safe animal shelter. Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.