James Woodrow McSwain, Essen, Germany, died Feb. 1, 2007. He was born May 3, 1939 in Shelby, N. C. The body was cremated and memorial services will be at a later date in Peachtree City. Survivors include his life partner, Manfred Krakau, Essen, Germany; a son, Seth McSwain, Savannah, Ga.; a daughter, Lynn Lawson, Peachtree City; a grandson; Trey Lawson; and a granddaughter, Taylor McSwain.