Bessemer City, NC - Frank Wayne Swanner, 70, of Bessemer City, NC passed away Tuesday, December 31st, at Peak Resources Cherryville. He was born November 9, 1943 native of Gaston County to the late Kody and Sally Swanner. Frank was Ham Radio Operator #KC4WXJ. All Services are private. He is survived by: his son, Rodney and wife, Denise Swanner; sisters: Christine and husband, Clyde Bean, of Dallas, Alene and husband, Tom Threat of Raleigh, Debbie Woods of Gastonia, Evelyn Cable of Mrytle Beach, SC., grandchildren: Bryan, Charles and Kody Swanner. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his son, Danny Wayne Swanner. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.