Larry Edward Swader, 79, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Southeast Hospital.
He was born March 21, 1944, to Edward and Ruth Swader. He and Ernestine Noel were married Jan. 28, 1963, in Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death April 4, 2017.
He retired from the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport after 20 years and returned to work part-time for another five years.
Survivors include a son, Rick (Cindy) Swader of Cape Girardeau; a daughter, Rene Swader of Cape Girardeau; a brother, Vernon (Doris) Swader of Cape Girardeau; a sister, Rosie Clover of Cape Girardeau; four grandchildren; nine great-granchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
There will be no services at this time.
Ford and Sons Funeral Home Mount Auburn is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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