Arthur Swiger

June 21, 1937 - July 6, 2024

Arthur Swiger, 87, of Hamshire, died Sunday, July 6, 2024. He was born June 21, 1937, in Loeb, Texas, to Alma and C.V. Swiger.

As a kid Arthur and his friends would go camping for a couple of days and catch crawfish with a string then boil them in a can for their meals. Later he served in the Navy active duty for four years then was reserve for two years. After his years in the service, he began working at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and retired as a lieutenant deputy. He would also write the occasional poem to his wife who he called his, “Texas Rose.”

Survivors include his loving wife, Judy Galley-Swiger, of Hamshire; son, Brian Swiger, of Lexington, Oklahoma; grandsons, Christopher Swiger, and his four children, Destin Swiger, and his two children, Erik Swiger, and his three children; step-children, Glen Galley; Jana Hendrix, her four children, and their ten children; Gail Shawver, and her spouse, three children, and their five children; Pam Cox, and her spouse, two children, and their two children.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of Mr. Swiger’s family and friends will begin at 8:00 a.m., with his funeral service to follow at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. His interment will be held at Beech Creek Cemetery, Spurger.

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Gathering of Family and Friends

Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
  • 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
  • July 11, 2024
  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Funeral Service

Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
  • 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
  • July 11, 2024
  • 10:00 am

Interment

Beech Creek Cemetery
  • 437, County Road 4540, Spurger, Texas, 77660,
  • July 11, 2024

Comments (10)

    Donna Stegall says:

    Sweet Judy, My prayers and love are extended to you and your family.

    Much Love,

    Donna

    Patty Revia says:

    So sorry to hear of his passing. Ike and I are praying for you and the family. We love Aunt Judy.

    David FONTENOT says:

    Art was a great friend during my time the the County. We talked about everything pretty much everyday. He always left me saying “dont take any wooded nickels”, and Art, for that reason, I never did. You will be missed.

    Danny Williams says:

    Had the honor and pleasure of working with Art at the Sheriff”s Department. He was a good officer, good man and good friend. He will be missed, he now rests in the arms and grace of God.

    Mazie East says:

    So sorry for your loss, Judy! My prayers to you and family.

    Beth Swiger Garcia says:

    Judy and Brian,

    My condolences to your family during this difficult time. May God bring peace and comfort to you all.

    Laura Seaux says:

    Judy, very sorry to hear of your loss.

    Mary Tate says:

    So sorry for your loss, Mrs. Judy. Know you are loved & prayed for.

    Donald Savoie Sr. says:

    Thoughts and prayers for the you Aunt Judy and the family. Art was a great person. I had many visits from him when he working and I was driving a truck. He was a professional and a gentleman. R. I. P.

    Alice & Alvin Simon says:

    So sorry for your loss, Judy. Prayers for you and all the family. May he rest in peace.

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