Richard M. Swanson 85 of 2010 Crescent Street Newberry SC died Saturday November 23 2013 at his residence. He was born on September 28 1928 in Miami FL a son of the late Leslie M. and Beatrice Escoll Swanson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired employee of the State of Florida Employment Agency. Mr. Swanson is survived by his wife Lillian R. Swanson and a son Stephen G. Hazen of Newberry. Funeral services for Richard M. Swanson were conducted. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home of Newberry is assisting the family.