of twelve children of Frank Glen and Elizabeth Grace Norris Swabado. He began his working career as a coal miner and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II. After his move to Houston William owned and administrated Graystone Manor Nursing Homes I and II and served twice as President of Texas Nursing Home Assoc. He owned two historical homes in his birth place prior to his donation of one to the historical society. Lifetime member of Houston Rodeo and Livestock Assoc., rancher and former grapefruit grower in south Texas. Survived by his loving family, children and spouses, William R. and Betty Swabado, Carol and Robert D. Wynn, Danny and Karey Swabado, Debbie and Mike Black; sisters, Thelma Rice, Lynn Mayers and Nancy Evans; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Interment followed the service with military honors to be accorded.
Son: William Ray Swabado of Houston & Caldwell,Texas
B.4/13/1943
D.1/15/2023
#248423260
Buried at
Oaklawn Cemetery,
Somerville,Texas
of twelve children of Frank Glen and Elizabeth Grace Norris Swabado. He began his working career as a coal miner and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II. After his move to Houston William owned and administrated Graystone Manor Nursing Homes I and II and served twice as President of Texas Nursing Home Assoc. He owned two historical homes in his birth place prior to his donation of one to the historical society. Lifetime member of Houston Rodeo and Livestock Assoc., rancher and former grapefruit grower in south Texas. Survived by his loving family, children and spouses, William R. and Betty Swabado, Carol and Robert D. Wynn, Danny and Karey Swabado, Debbie and Mike Black; sisters, Thelma Rice, Lynn Mayers and Nancy Evans; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Interment followed the service with military honors to be accorded.
Son: William Ray Swabado of Houston & Caldwell,Texas
B.4/13/1943
D.1/15/2023
#248423260
Buried at
Oaklawn Cemetery,
Somerville,Texas
Inscription
US ARMY WORLD WAR II LOVING FATHER AND GRANDPA
Gravesite Details
U.S. ARMY during WORLD WAR II
Family Members
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Allison Franklin Swabado Sr
1919–1961
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Virginia B. Swabado Chuich
1922–1983
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June Elnora Sampson
1927–1982
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Donald Norris Swaboda
1929–1997
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Thelma Jane Swabado Rice
1931–2022
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Grace Alta Swaboda
1933–1992
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Mary Lee Swaboda Chuich
1934–2002
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Doris E Swabado Landon
1936–1986
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Sarah Marjorie Swabado Brimberry
1939–1997
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