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John Swearingen Obituary

Swearingen, John E. Memorial Service in Memory of John E. Swearingen will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL officiated by Dr. John M. Buchanan. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: The John E. Swearingen Fund, University of South Carolina College of Engineering and Computing, 1600 Hampton Street, Suite 738, Columbia, SC 29208.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, 2007.

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Margaret Carroll

August 2, 2008

I apologize for being so long in extending my deepest sympathy to the family of John Swearingen. When we met at social events, he was always cordial and ready to share an intriguing story. His spirit will remain with all who knew, admired and loved him.

Margaret Carroll
(Chicago Tribune, retired)

Jack Mooney

October 23, 2007

John, you were so great that so many thoughts and prayers from so many will be offered in your memory to those that loved you. Your accomplishments will last forever

Bill Potter

October 23, 2007

How lucky I was to have worked for Standard Oil-Amoco Oil during the years with the remarkable John E. Swearingen. His leadership made the Company what it was.

I cherish the times I met with him in the past and regret that my health will not permit me to attend his memorial service

The University of South Carolina College of Engineering will receive a check in his memory from me today.

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