Charles “Dobber” Emmett Swisher, 88, of Mulkeytown, passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2024.
He was born on July 2, 1936 in Mulkeytown to Emmett and Verble Maxine (Hill) Swisher Jr. He married Judith Ann (Boggia) Swisher on September 20, 1957 and she survives of Mulkeytown.
He is also survived by his children Charles Dean Swisher of Mulkeytown and Pamela Jean Swisher of Ocean Springs, MS; grandson Charles Robert Swisher; sisters Janice Tilley of DuQuoin and Debbie (Jerry) Stanley of Mulkeytown and one brother-in-law Raymond Flannigan of Marion and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Linda Flannigan, one brother Bob Swisher, sister-in-law Evelyn Swisher and one brother-in-law Norman Tilley.
Dobber was a Veteran of the United States Army and was a Para Trooper at Fort Bragg. He was a great athlete and loved to fish. He was a Commercial fisherman, coalminer and a taxidermist.
Graveside services will be held on Friday October 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Mulkeytown Cemetery with Jerry Stanley officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the West Franklin Historical Society. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery.
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