Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Robert Swagger

Jan 14th, 1929 - Oct 15th, 2018

     Robert Lee Swagger, age 89, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018, at his home.

     Bob was born January 14, 1929, in Jasper County, the son of Arthur S. and Zona (Doty) Swagger.

     Bob always took an interest in cars and was a longtime mechanic.  He owned and operated a gas station for many years.  He worked at Pit Stop Car Wash, formerly Dirt Busters Car Wash, since it opened in 1999 and enjoyed talking with people and helping out with whatever he could. 

     He is survived by a daughter: Pamela L. (Larry) Northrop of Flora; a son: Robert L. Swagger Jr. of South Elgin; two step-daughters: Jill Conard of Louisville, and Julie (Doug) Corridori of Vandalia; 8 grandchildren; a brother: Gene Swagger of Tennessee; a sister: Elinor (John) Hadden of Olney; and several nieces and nephews.

     He was preceded in death by his parents; former wife: Donna (Whitt) Swagger; and his companion: Sharon McConnell.

     A memorial visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial Donations are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project.