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Gerald Swaggerty Obituary

Gerald Lee Swaggerty, age 81, a resident of Walker, La. passed away on October 10, 2020. Gerald was devout in his faith and very active in his church. He retired from the Department of Transportation after a 30-plus year career as a real estate appraiser. Gerald is survived by his wife Linda Swaggerty; son, Lee Swaggerty; sisters, Jan McArthur, Liz Swaggerty, Rena McMickens, Lou Frye and husband Mark, and Loretta McDaniel and husband Dennis; and brother, Jimmy Swaggerty and wife Carol. His is preceded in death by his parents, Lenord Lenore Swaggerty and Beatrice Pittman Swaggerty; mother-in-law, Mary Agnes Cashio; and brothers, Marlin Swaggerty and Bobby Swaggerty. Visiting hours will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 1:00 pm until services at 2:30 pm. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 13 to Oct. 15, 2020.
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Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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