Harold “Corky” Schwiening, Jr passed peacefully on July 4, 2017 in his ranch home with his daughter and her husband by his side.
He was born in Junction on August 21, 1934.
Corky grew up on a ranch in Sutton County and attended Cedar Hill School on the Llano River near Camp Allison. During these years he rode his horse to school every morning.
When he was 10, his family relocated to Sonora where he finished out his school years.
Corky was preceded in death by Patsy Gandre Schwiening, the love of his life, and his parents Harold and Elsie Schwiening.
Corky and Patsy both attended Texas Tech University at Lubbock.
Corky graduated in 1957 with a degree in Animal Science, which he applied to his career as a rancher.
Shortly after college, Corky served his country by joining the Army and was stationed in Alabama.
He was a member of the St. Johns Episcopal Church in Sonora, where he served on the vestry multiple times.
In addition, he served as junior and senior warden.
Corky’s hobbies included hunting, fishing, and following the Sonora Bronco football team.
He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
An important part of Corky’s life was breeding registered goats for his daughters to exhibit in major livestock shows.
Frequently, his goats would bring home grand champion honors. Corky dedicated his free time to coaching his daughter’s wool and mohair judging team.
Corky’s last few years were spent at his ranch enjoying what he loved to do. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
Corky is survived by his daughter Susan and her husband Jimmy Crowder of Roosevelt, Charlotte Luna of Sonora, a sister, Barbara Halbert of Pensacola, Florida.
He is also survived by his grandchildren Janea Crowder and husband Bill Clinger of Sonora, Kimble and Cash Lane of Canyon Lake, Harold Luna of Roosevelt and Christopher Crowder.
As well, he is survived by three great-grandchildren James and Makenna Shaffer of Sonora and Colton Crowder of San Angelo.
Services were held on Friday, July 7, 2017, at the Sonora Cemetery.
The service was officiated by The Reverend Monte Jones.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to The Wounded Warrior Project and the Boys Ranch and Girls Home of San Angelo.
Online condolences may be made at lovefuneralhome.net.
