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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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Junius W. Swittenberg, Jr.
02/01/1918 – 12/31/2015
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday, January 3, 2016, in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, with burial in Williamsburg cemetery.
Visitation
The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Memorials
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Junius Webster Swittenberg, Jr., son of Junius Webster and Ann Riser Swittenberg, was born on February 1, 1918 in the family home in Kingstree.
He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and of the University of South Carolina, and was a World War II veteran, having served in the 8th Air Force from 1941 – 1945. He was a bombardier on a B-17 and flew 32 missions over France and Germany, including two missions flown on D-Day over Normandy Beach. He was proud of his service to our country, and his patriotism and loyalty were unmatched.
In July of 1951, Junius married the love of his life, Louise Alsbrook, who preceded him in death in 1976. He is survived by his daughter, Lucie Ann Smunk, her husband, Bill, and their daughter Louise, all of Kingstree, his daughter Cathy Gordon and her son Trey Baker, both of Charleston, his lifelong friend, Johnny Evans, of Kingstree, his niece, Lou Easterling and her husband, Barney, of Kingstree, and many other beloved nieces and nephews.
Junius owned and operated Kingstree Flower Shop and Greenhouses for 50 years and had many hobbies and interests, but dearest to his heart, other than his family, was Gamecock football. He was an avid Gamecock fan and never missed a game, either watching on television, listening to the game on the radio, or doing both simultaneously.
Junius will be remembered for many things, but above all, for his kind and gentle spirit, and for his sharp mind and wit, even until the end of his life. He was a role model for all who knew and loved him, and will continue to be so, and his family gives thanks to God for the blessing of his long and happy life of 97 years.
Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday, January 3, 2016, in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, with burial in Williamsburg cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Lucie Ann I am so very sorry ! Thinking of you and your family.
So many wonderful memories of this kind gentleman ! My thoughts and prayers to the Family, we will be missed dearly !!
Lucie Ann and Cathy, I am sorry to read about the passing of your father. He was a wonderful man and it was a privilege to have known him.
Lucie Ann,
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad’s death, but what a wonderful and abundant life that he lived. Please find comfort in knowing that you lovingly gave him superb care.
What a true southern gentleman and lovely person. The world was blessed by his being with us all these years.
We are with you all in spirit. Love, TLC
Sending condolences – so sorry for your loss.
My sincerest sympathy to the family. I never knew Mr. Swittenberg but I know his daughter Cathy. All that she is is a testimony to the fine human being that Mr. Swittenberg must have been. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your loss.
Dear Lucie Ann, Cathy & Family, May God grant your family peace and only wonderful memories. Louis
Luci Ann, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of you father. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lucie Ann, I am so sorry to see that you have lost your father! The picture of him looks exactly as I remember him! What a blessing for you to have him for almost 98 years! Please know that I will remember you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Wish I could be there. ER tonight and tomorrow, could not find anyone to work for me. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Swittenberg’s passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Cathy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You are so blessed to have had a loving father for so many years. I know you have so many wonderful memories that you will always cherish. Please know my prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry to hear about Mr. Swittenberg’s passing. He was a wonderful individual and will be missed a lot.
I was the horticulture instructor for the short-lived program at Williamsburg TEC , in the mid-70’s. Mr. Swittenberg was a great help to me in getting the program underway as well as a continuing source of information and encouragement. He remained a personal friend from then on and I enjoyed visiting for many years when I was in the area.
Gene Lucius