Micheal V. Swigart, of Adrian, Missouri was born September 10th, 1958 in Butler, Missouri the son of Leo Ross and Fern Pauline (Morrison) Swigart. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 at his home surrounded by loving family at the age of 56 years, 8 months and 23 days.
Mike was very much a blessing being born 2 1/2 months premature only weighing 1 lb and 12 oz. At age 5, Mike and his parents were involved in a fatal car accident with him being the sole survivor. He was in the hospital with a full body cast for 3 months. Mike grew up in Archie, Missouri and lived with his older sister, Shara and his two younger nieces, DeeAnn and LeeAnn, where they all four took care of each other and they loved it. Growing up, Mike loved being outside, hunting, fishing, motorcycles and golfing. He was a very hard worker and loved his job as a dynamite blaster for a rock quarry. Mike was the best little brother and a great friend. If you needed anything, he would be there no questions asked.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Seth Powell.
Mike is survived by his sister, Shara Flanery and husband John; two nieces, DeeAnn Shipley and husband Dale, LeeAnn Gerken and husband Jimmy; a great-nephew; 4 great-nieces; 3 great-great-nephews; 3 great-great-nieces and many wonderful friends.
Graveside services were held Friday, June 12, 2015 at the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri.Final arrangements entrusted to Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA and mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 432 Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.