Justin Swanson

Justin Stephen Swanson, 38, of Hewitt passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, doing what he loved on a motorcycle ride. A visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 10 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N Robinson Dr., Waco and will include a service for friends and family at 7 p.m. led by Lieutenant Greg Perkins.

Justin was born December 3, 1982 in Waco, Texas to Stephen T. and Rhonda (Johnson) Swanson. He was a graduate of Bosqueville High School, Class of 2001. He attended Sam Houston State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Class of 2005. Justin worked at Baylor University Police Department for 11 years and currently worked at Howmet Aerospace as a Quality Inspector. He loved everything outdoors from fishing to boating and most of all motorcycles. Justin was known by many to have a servant heart and would give the shirt off his back to anyone he met. His daughter, Riley was his whole world and was a daddy’s girl.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Austin Johnson and Doris Taylor.

Justin is survived by his daughter, Riley Swanson; parents, Stephen and Rhonda Swanson; paternal grandparents, Paul and Norma Swanson; uncle, Eric Swanson and wife Terri; along with many loving friends. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.