Thomas W Swinehart

Thomas Warren Swinehart, 75 of Lancaster, Ohio, a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 20, 2018, surrounded by family. Tom was born on September 21, 1943, to Carl Francis and Wilhelmina (Mina) Daus Swinehart. He is survived by his wife, Carol, brother, Richard of Willoughby, Ohio, two sons William Carl of Illinois and his children Benjamin Thomas, Bridget Diane and Abigail Joyce and son Kurtis Andrew (Josephine) of Rhode Island and his daughter, Kaitlyn Sophia.

Tom graduated from Cleveland Heights High School, obtained his undergraduate degree at Muskingum University. He received a Masters Degree in Geology from Miami University in 1969 and was immediately drafted.

Tom served his country in Vietnam September 1969 to April 1971 in the Army as a Sergeant in the Military Police. On returning to the states he married Carol K. Foss on June 12, 1971, in Stamford, CT. They were happily married for 47 years. Tom worked as a geologist with AEP for 28 years, first in Charleston, WVA (1971), then was moved to Athens, Ohio (1972-1977) and finally to Lancaster, Ohio. He resided in Lancaster from 1977 to his death.

After retiring from AEP in 1999, he started working as a financial advisor for CKFS Web Page Design, LLC. While working in that capacity, he began to delve into community service. He served on the finance committee and board of the United Methodist Community Ministries. He was the President of the local section of SME (Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration) and yearly meeting planner. He was a longtime member of the AAPG (American Association of Petroleum Geologists). He was currently serving as the secretary and had served as an at-large member of the AIPG Ohio Section (American Institute of Professional Geologists). A member of the Ohio Chapter of Palatines to American German Genealogy Society where he served as the membership chairman. His attention to detail will be missed. A member and integral part of the Mills Memorial United Methodist Church since 1977. At Mills, he served as the finance chairman. He was also involved with the Foundation Dinners and served on their Board.

And he loved the Lord. Tom will be missed by family and friends.

Visitation hours are Friday, December 28 at 1 pm followed immediately by the funeral at 2 pm at Mills Memorial United Methodist Church, 402 N Broad St, Lancaster, Ohio corner of Broad and King.

Please use the parking lot entrance. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Mills Memorial United Methodist Church.