Obituary for Hal Warren Swain (Photo) Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Hal Warren Swain died Saturday, January 24 in St. Augustine, FL. As an only child, he was born March 16, 1939 and raised in West Frankfort, IL. He attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, spent two years overseas in the Army, and then attended Indiana University. Hal worked over thirty years as a Criminal Investigator for the U.S. Department of Labor, preceded by a few years with Internal Affairs at the IRS. He started his family with his first wife Brenda (Bowen) Gross in 1963. He transferred through Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Florida with family in tow. Ultimately his professional journey ended in Washington, D.C. where he wed his second wife E. Susan (Alfandre) Swain. Hal and Sue subsequently retired to St. Augustine, FL. in 1993, where his mother resided. A devoted family man Hal spent time with his mother everyday while she received care at an ALF, until her ultimate demise in 2005. Stemming from a long line of freethinkers and rugged individualists, he used his irreverence and wit to disarm or engage friend and foe alike. Hal embraced an eclectic collection of friends. Ecumenical or Evangelical, Jew or Gentile, Atheist, Humanist, Heretic and Heathen were equally welcome and gracefully entertained in his home. He relished debate, telling stories, and sharing his wisdom with his cherished family. He was preceded in death by his devoted parents, Dwain L. Swain and F. Lorene (Allen) Swain. Hal is survived by his deeply loved wife Susan; his children Brian A. Swain and Lynne A. Swain; and his four grandchildren Kimberly, Zachary, Marygrace, and Sophie. A Celebration of Hal's life is scheduled for 10:00 am, Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Craig Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hal's memory to: Wags and Whiskers, 1967 Old Moultrie Rd., St. Augustine, FL 32086 or Epic Behavioral Health Care, 1400 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park are in charge of arrangements. SOURCE: Craig Funeral Home 1475 Old Dixie Highway St. Augustine, US, 33324 http://www.craigfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Hal-Swain/#!/Obituary