Steven Lynn Swanger, 52 of Woodstock, Georgia, died Thursday, September 9, 2010. He was born in Buncombe County and lived most of his life in Asheville, NC. He is survived by his sons, Steven P. Swanger of Huntington Beach, CA, and Jeremy Parker of Hendersonville, NC; brothers, Walter (Judy) Swanger and Michael Swanger, all of Asheville; sisters, Susan Stewart of Marietta, GA, and Carol (Larry) Payne of Candler, NC, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burnace Vernon Swanger and Betty Jean Chambers Swanger. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.