Marty Eugene Swailes, 62, of New London, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Great River Medical Center, West Burlington.
Mr. Swailes was born April 24, 1954 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of John Eshelman and Inez Louise Johnson Swailes. On July 18, 1981 he married Lesa Marie Chapman in Danville. He attended New London schools and was of the Methodist faith. He farmed and also worked at Ceco Industries as a security guard in the computer room. He enjoyed mushrooming, fishing, gardening and being outdoors, and the Iowa Hawkeyes, but his main focus was his children and grandchildren. In the summertime he mowed the Lowell and Pickle cemeteries and enjoyed drinking beer on the river.
Mr. Swailes is survived by his wife; daughter, Malissa (Ben) Nelson of New London; sons, Brandon (Bridget) Swailes and Joel (Cassie) Swailes, both of New London; four grandchildren; and brothers, Rick Swailes of New London and Duayne Swailes of Cedar Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Terry and Rande Swailes.
Family and friends will meet at Elliott Chapel, New London at 10:30 AM, Monday, February 13 and proceed to the Lowell Cemetery for a graveside service. Pastor ...[more]