John Levi Swimmer - Vian Tenkiller

Obituaries

December 18, 2024

John Levi Swimmer

Feb. 28, 1933 – Dec. 7, 2024

Graveside services for John Levi Swimmer, 91, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at Box Cemetery in Vian with Dave Ritter officiating under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services.

Mr. Swimmer was born on Feb. 28, 1933, in Vian to Joseph Samuel Swimmer and Bessie Whittenburg (Buttery).

He died on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Vian.

He was an honored Cherokee war veteran serving in the Korean War.

Survivors include the mother of his children, Virginia Swimmer; children, Johnny, Jeff, Sherry and Sonja; several grandchildren; and other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and several siblings.

Pallbearers were Jeremy Swimmer, Steven Swimmer, Tanner Cooper, Cale Gillespie, Jalen Sequichie and Ryan Taylor.

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