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Cledith Cleo Swisher

Date of Death: March 15, 2011

Cledith C. Swisher

Cledith Cleo Swisher, 78, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011, in his home.

Mr. Swisher was born in 1933 in Frederick County, Virginia, the son of the late Vestal and Mary Swisher. He was the owner and operator of Swisher’s Auto Body Shop for 35 years and worked for Autobody Suppliers for 12 years. Mr. Swisher was a member of Church of the Nazarene in Winchester, Virginia. He was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Shenandoah Valley Mustang Club. He was an auto racing enthusiast and a mechanic and sponsor of several local dirt track cars.

He married Alberta Puffinburger on June 28, 1951, in Hillsboro, Virginia.

Surviving with his wife is his daughter, Phyllis Harris and her husband, Tom of Virginia Beach, Virginia; two sons, Gary Swisher and his wife, Cheryl of Capon Bridge, West Virginia, Brian Swisher of Edgewater, Maryland; one grandson, Lincoln Barnes of Clearbrook, four sisters, Ruth Wenger of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Becky Van Meter, Marie Shifflet, and Margaret Clowser all of Winchester, Virginia and one brother, Cecil Swisher and his wife Jean of Winchester, Virginia.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Pastor James Asberry officiating, Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park, Frederick County, Virginia.

Pallbearers will be Clark Sager, Frank Conner, Dave Conner, Sam Conner, Larry Anderson, Lewis VanMeter, and Roger Barnes.

The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia, 22601.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

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Cledith C. Swisher Cledith Cleo Swisher, 78, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011, in his home. Mr. Swisher was born in 1933 in Frederick County, Virginia, the son of the late Vestal and Mary Swisher. He was the owner and operator of Swisher’s Auto Body Shop for 35 years and worked forContinue Reading

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public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Swishy.....What a wonderful friend you have been. When the days were rough at the shop here you come with your caring ways and put a smile on everyones face by just being you. I know I speak for Bud,Shirley,Curtis, Lisa and Chad we will all miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends at this difficult time. Everyone who has known you will shed many tears for a very good friend has left us. We love you Swishy...............The Harlow Family
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Dear Swisher family, The legacy of a man can be found in his children. I have been blessed to be a friend and neighbor of Phyllis for over 30 years. I know through her that Mr. Swisher was a man of hard work, love of cars (especially mustangs!), and mostly love of family. I know that Phyllis, Gary and Brian will miss him deeply, as will Mrs. Swisher and "little" Lincoln; however, as you continue to live and love well, his life continues to share joy with others. Keep making him look good! :-) You all remain in my heart and in my prayers. Phyllis, I'm sure glad your dad was born. Without him, I'd never have such a wonderful friend in you. You are loved. Theresa Burgess
Lisa Harlow Wright left a message on March 16, 2011:
Swishy.....What a wonderful friend you have been. When the days were rough at the shop here you come with your caring ways and put a smile on everyones face by just being you. I know I speak for Bud,Shirley,Curtis, Lisa and Chad we will all miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends at this difficult time. Everyone who has known you will shed many tears for a very good friend has left us. We love you Swishy...............The Harlow Family
Theresa Burgess left a message on March 18, 2011:
Dear Swisher family, The legacy of a man can be found in his children. I have been blessed to be a friend and neighbor of Phyllis for over 30 years. I know through her that Mr. Swisher was a man of hard work, love of cars (especially mustangs!), and mostly love of family. I know that Phyllis, Gary and Brian will miss him deeply, as will Mrs. Swisher and "little" Lincoln; however, as you continue to live and love well, his life continues to share joy with others. Keep making him look good! :-) You all remain in my heart and in my prayers. Phyllis, I'm sure glad your dad was born. Without him, I'd never have such a wonderful friend in you. You are loved. Theresa Burgess
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