Robert Jewell Swafford, 83, of Falling Water, died at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009.
Born in Athens, he moved to Chattanooga in 1955. Bob was the pastor of Falling Water House of Prayer. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a veteran of World War II. Bob worked at Metal Plate Inc. where he was plant manager.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Daily and Narcy Swafford; and his sister, Myrtle Minnis.
He was a loving husband and father.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Millie Swafford; sons, Ronald Swafford, John Swafford, Joe (Janis) Swafford and David (Martha) Swafford; daughters, Nancy (Marc) Simpson and Mary (Jonathan) Stone; brothers, Elmer (Dot) Swafford, Ernie (Joanne) Swafford and Jason (Karen) Swafford; sister, Faye (Jack) Sliger; grandchildren, Ron Swafford, Robin (Todd) Jensen, Renee (Benny) Slaven, Scottie (April) Swafford, Jaime (David) Judd, Joseph (Summer) Swafford, Joel Swafford, Rachel, Ben and Zach Simpson, Emily, Amelia and Jake Swafford, Aleksandra and Dmitri Stone, along with 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be on Friday, at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in National Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Thursday after 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Red Cross.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.