David RaySwanson

David Ray “Peewee” Swanson, 58, of Greenville passed away February 1, 2012 at his residence.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home chapel with Ray Deaton officiating.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

Born July 11, 1953, in Greenville, David was the son of Joe and Dorothy (Lowe) Swanson.  In 1985, he married Emmaleta Beane who preceded him in death.  David was employed by Cash Water Supply for over 17 years, and he was a member of the Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Commerce.

His survivors include his mother Dorothy McGee of Greenville; mother-in-law Rebecca “Momo” Beane of Greenville; sons Cody Ray Swanson and wife Jennifer, David Ray “Bo” Swanson Jr., and Chad “Bubba” Swanson all of Greenville; daughter Taylor Swanson Beasley and husband Eric of Dallas; brother Mike Swanson and wife Linda of Greenville; brother-in-law Kenneth Beane and wife Claudia of Greenville; grandchildren Kelcey Swanson, Taylor Ann McCrary, Tyler & Tyrin Pollock, Aaron Blair, and Cade Swanson; aunt Melba Deaton of Greenville; uncle Floyd Lowe and wife, Joan of Greenville; cousins Jerry Bob Orr and wife Kay of Charleston, South Carolina, Debby Cunningham of Commerce, Cathy Sumrow of Rockwall, Ray Deaton and wife Cathy of Commerce, and Bobby Deaton of Greenville; nephews Heath, Blake, and Chase Swanson and Jeff Beane; niece Stephanie Beane; and a host of caring and loving friends.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his father, grandmother Eveline “Mamaw” Lowe, grandfather Floyd "Shorty" Lowe, step-father Ernie McGee, daughter Page Nichole (Swanson) Blair and aunt, Lois Orr and uncle Rob Orr.