Harry Wilson Swank

Saturday, January 15, 2022

The family is saddened to announce the passing of Harry Wilson Swank, 85, on Jan. 14, 2022 after a severe COVID illness.

Harry was born in New Market on Dec. 18, 1936 to Harold Swank and Nellie I. Neal.

He graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1954.

He married Donna Buxton in 1963.

He was in the U.S. Army, was a paratrooper from 1955-58 and was an Indiana state trooper from 1962-91.

Harry enjoyed shooting and hunting, loved wild animals and enjoyed seeing them in their natural habitat, and of course cats.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Donna and older sister Sandra Mcmahon.

Survivors include daughter Robin (Jay) Sparks of Greencastle; son Randall (Amber) Swank of Crawfordsville; four grandchildren whom he adored, Luke, Jayson and Tyson Sparks and granddaughter Lilly Swank; and last but not least, a wonderful sister, Katy Long of Woodbridge, Va., who he loved dearly.

If you would like to honor his memory and love for animals, please donate to the Putnam County Humane Society, 4700 E. State Rd. 240, Greencastle, IN 46135.

Memories may be shared with the family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.