10/19/2026
Avin Brent Swisher, 56, of Augusta, WV passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA.
Born on July 20, 1970 in Wi******er, VA, he was the son of Avin L. Swisher and Donna E. Bennett Swisher.
Brent was a graduate of Hampshire High School, Class of 1988. He had worked for 27 years as an IT Specialist for FEMA. A dedicated volunteer firefighter, he joined the Slanesville Fire Co in November of 1992 and then the Augusta Volunteer Fire Company in March of 2001 where he currently served as Deputy Chief. He was a member of the Clinton Lodge No. 86 of Romney. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and as a family man, a great friend and community member who who was always ready to lend a helping hand.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Cook) Swisher, daughter, Victoria Swisher of Augusta, WV, and sisters, Julie Whitacre (Rex) of Cross Junction, VA and Becky Ward (John), of Augusta, WV.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Hope Christian Church, 15338 Northwestern Pike, Augusta, WV 26704 with Jason Judy officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior.
All arrangements are handled by McKee Funeral Home, Augusta, WV.
