Orrin "Tucker" Swanson age 76 of Lawrenceville, GA; passed away on Sunday , December 18, 2016. Orrin served in the United States Navy, & he worked in the Fire service for 26, years and retired from Village of Downers Grove IL. Fire Department as a Captain. Mr. Swanson was a member of the American Legion in Clermont, FL; and VFW Post in Rensselaer, IN. He is survived by his wife Jill Swanson Lawrenceville, GA; son Thomas Lee Swanson Sycamore, IL; daughters Debra Anne Jacqlin Pensacola, FL; Tammy Sue Swanson Monon, IN; Kathleen May Crane Crawfordvill, FL; A graveside service will be held in the spring of 2017 at Fairmont Willow Hills Memorial Park in Willow Springs, IL;  The family has requested donations be sent to the Illinois Fire Chiefs' Association Education and Research Foundation at illinoisfirechiefs.org or to P.O. Box 7 Skokie, IL. 60076-0007 (847)966-0732 in honor of Orrin "Tucker" Swanson. Arrangements by Byrd & Flanigan Crematory And Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, GA; (770)962-2200 ByrdandFlanigan.com Please click on "Photos" to view more memories of Orrin "Tucker" Swanson

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