Kevin Eugene Switzer

Kevin Eugene Switzer, 59, of Karns City, lost his courageous battle to cancer late Monday afternoon, November 11, 2024 at AHN in Wexford while surrounded by  his loving family.

Kevin was born in Butler on March 1, 1965.  He was the son of Charlene Craig Switzer of Petrolia and the late Carl E. Switzer.

He was a 1984 graduate of Karns City Area High School.  He bravely served in the U.S. Navy during Desert Storm.  Kevin had been employed as a truck driver with U.E.M.  He was a long time active member of the Petrolia Fire Department and was serving the department as a fire police lieutenant.  Kevin was an avid hunter and fisherman and NASCAR fan.  He and his wife enjoyed camping and traveling the country in their R.V.  He was a well-known and respected coach in the Petroleum area, having coached baseball, basketball, and football.  Kevin most especially enjoyed the company of his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Cynthia Hedrick Switzer, whom he married on May 21, 1994.  The couple had recently celebrated 30 years of marriage.  Also surviving are his children, Marcus Garris, Angie Garris, Tiffany Switzer, and Justin Switzer; his grandchildren, Emma Garris, Austin Garris, Isabelle Garris, Declan Gallagher, Jett Switzer, and Skyy Switzer; his sister, Cherri Switzer Maurhoff, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Friends will be received at the Hile Funeral Home of Karns City, 128 Main St., Karns City, from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday.  A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from the funeral home with the Rev. Dennis Barger, long time family friend, officiating.  A memorial service conducted by members of the Petrolia Fire Dept. will be held at 7:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  Military honors will be accorded at 10:45 a.m. Friday at the funeral home by members of the Chicora and Bradys Bend American Legion Posts.  Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

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