William Haskel Swack

SWACK, William Haskel- age 86 passed away December 22, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 22, 1928 to the late Perry & Onia Ashburn Swack. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, John Swack; sisters, Lucille Stamps & Geneva Ramsey; daughter-in-law, Karen Howell Swack. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Willa Rich Swack; son, Jerry(Sherry) Swack; daughter, Tammy(Rickey) Peppers; 4 grandchildren, Stephanie(Frank) Ruckman, Stacey(John) Trail, Alison Peppers Hawks, & Derick(Katie) Peppers; step-granddaughter, Sara Vantrease; 8 great grandchildren, Makayla & Carley Ruckman, Dathan Swack, Mason Trail, Cale & Dylan Hawks, Wyatt & Vivian Peppers; 2 step grandchildren, Clay & Gracie Jo Driver; sister, Reba(Howard) Bryant; and many extended family members. Haskel graduated from Rickman High Scool in 1946 where he was an outstanding basketball player. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Locals 327/480 since 1953. For many years he was Owner/Operator of his own trucks. He retired from Time-DC Freight Line with a 36 year driving history with membership in the multi-million miles saftey driving program where he achieved the Two Million Miles Award. He served as a Boy Scout leader with Donelson, Tn. Troop 263. He & his son have operated the Swack's Cattle Farms in Lebanon for 40 years. He was an active member of College Hills Church of Christ and attended reguarly until he became too ill. Haskel was a kind christian gentleman who always looked for the good in people he met on his life's journey. His family was the joy of his life and his spirit of love will give them great support. He will be missed by many. Visitation will be held on Saturday December 27th 3-7 p.m. & Sunday December 28th 1:00 p.m. until funeral services at 2:00 p.m. in the Partlow Funeral Chapel. Dr. Kevin Owen & Bro. Jim Andrews will conduct the services. Interment, Cedar Grove Cemetery. Active pallbearers, Derick Peppers, Ken McPeak, Mike Edwards, Danny Adams, Tim Mitchell, & Mike Smith. Honorary pallbearers, Dr. Mahlon West, Horace & Joan Smith, John & Betty Moore, Al & Cissy Midget. PARTLOW FUNERAL CHAPEL (615) 444-7007 OBITUARY LINE (615) 444-7700.www.partlowchapel.com