Edward Emil Swinky, Sr., 80, of Bay City, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2005 in Pasadena, TX. He was born December 11, 1925 in Sealy, TX to John Swinky and Emily Esterak Swinky. He was a resident of Bay City for 54 years, worked for Rugeley Motor Company for 20 years, a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, a US Navy veteran of World War II, a charter member of the American Legion in Blessing, and a Life Member of the Philip H. Parker VFW Post # 2438 of Bay City.

He is survived by his wife: Helen Margaret Sims Swinky of Bay City; by his daughters: Marilyn Murray & husband Robert of Dickinson, and Donna Clardy of Bay City; by his sons: Edward "Eddie" Swinky, Jr. & wife Mary of Mathis and Darryl Swinky of Bacliff; son-in-law Eric Libby of Texas City; his sisters: Wilma Vavra of El Maton, Frances Dusek of East Bernard, Doris Johs of Blessing, Geraldine Strelec of Edna, Margaret Fehmel of Bay City and Patsy Scott of Seabrook; a brother: Johnny Swinky of Florida; by 4 grandchildren, Robin Martinez, Wendy Murray, Joe Clardy, and Kelly Clardy; and by 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: John J. & Emily Swinky; by a daughter: Darlene Frances Libby; by 3 sisters: Annie Mae Hurta, Emily Herring, and Louise Bohing; and by a grand daughter: Tammy Murray.

The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM Sunday, December 18, 2005 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, December 19, 2005 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, TX with military honors.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.