Swafford, Jimmy LeRoy

Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Jimmy LeRoy Swafford, 65, of Chattanooga, died on Thursday, April 26, 2012 in a local health care facility.  

He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from U.S. Pipe as a welder. He was of the Baptist faith and was also a mason.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Melissa Swafford; wife, Louise Fay Swafford.  

Survivors include four sons, Terrance (Tonga) Swafford, James (Heather) Swafford both of East Ridge, Vinson (Lowanna) Swafford of Colorado Springs, Co., and Scottie (Teri) Swafford of Hixson; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maggie Tatum of Victoria, Tn., and Margie Havis of Chattanooga; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.  

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 3, from 6-8 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.  

Funeral services will be on Friday, May 4, at noon in the chapel with Pastor Junior Bridgeman as the eulogist. Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, make donations to American Heart Association, 519 E. 4th Street, Chattanooga, Tn. 37403.


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