Dr. Charles Swancy

Dr. Charles Swancy, age 90. of Weatherford, died on Friday afternoon, June 16, 2006, in the local hospital.  Born April 1, 1916, in Desdemona, Texas, a resident   of Weatherford for many years.  He graduated from the Texas Chiropractic   College in 1937 and was a chiropractor until his retirement in 2002.   Dr. Swancy was a member of the Knights of Pythias, member and Captain in   the Civil Air Patrol, a 63 year member of the Phoenix Masonic Lodge, Past President of the Weatherford Jaycees, Past President and 62 year, perfect   attendance member of the Weatherford Lions Noon Club and a member of the Lions International. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and other outdoor sports.  One of those outdoor sports was flying.  Dr. Swancy actively flew for 32 years.   During that time, he owned eight different planes and was an aerobatic pilot. He is survived by: Wife, Lanette Swancy of Weatherford, Daughter, Kay Kearby of Weatherford, Sons, Craig Swancy and wife, Ruth of Weatherford, Donnie Swancy and wife, Linda of Las Vegas, Doug Swancy and wife, Kimberly of Weatherford, Eight Grandchildren, Christopher Swancy, Matthew Swancy, Amy Kearby, Brian Kearby, Karen Kalvig, Veronica Pflueger, Bethany Pflueger, and eight great-grandchildren.    

Visitation will be 6-8 PM on Monday, June 19, 2006 at the funeral home.
Funeral service 4 PM on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 In the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel Rev. Bob Briles and Minister Ray White officiating.
Private interment will be held at a later date.