James Arthur Swift

James Arthur Swift, 85, of Fremont, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

He was born on February 22, 1937, in Angola, Indiana, to Wayne Wilcox and Helen Ruth (Hanselman) Swift.  James graduated from Angola High School and had attended Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana.

He married the love of his life, Judith Ann Thomas, on September 1, 1967.

James farmed his own land as well as drove bus for the MSD of Steuben County for over 40 years.  He had been a Reserve Deputy for the Steuben County Sheriff's Department and for the Angola City Police Department.  James also enjoyed working at radio stations, WLKI in Angola, Indiana, WTVB and WANG both in Coldwater, Michigan, where he was a radio personality and sports announcer.  He enjoyed being a member of the Angola Community Theater where he worked in the sound and lighting booth.

James was a member of the Angola Christian Church where he was an Elder and worked in the sound booth and maintenance department.  He was also a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Chapter U and Sons of the American Revolution.  He was proud to be a member of Boy Scouts of America where he was an Eagle Scout and was in the Order of the Arrow.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Judith Ann Swift of Fremont, Indiana; daughter, Jennifer (Jamie Boyer) Hoffbauer of Fremont, Indiana; two beloved grandchildren, AJ Hoffbauer of Angola, Indiana and Aimee (Ross Baraga) Hoffbauer of Lyndhurst, Ohio.  Also surviving is his brother-in-law, Chuck Thomas; niece, Lori (Ryan) Cox; nephew, Christopher (Beth) Thomas and cousins, Barbara Hanselman and Ruth Crum.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at the Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, Indiana with John Coney, Minister officiating.

Visitation will be from 10-11 AM on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be made to the Angola Christian Church, 1297 N. 200 W., Angola, Indiana  46703.

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