Joseph Andrew Swafford, Sr., age 96, of Demorest, Georgia, went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, June 4, 2017, following an extended illness.
Mr. Swafford was born on July 9, 1920, in Tallulah Falls, Georgia, to the late Jess Andrew and Esta Mae Tallent Swafford. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Hubert Monroe Swafford and James Louis Swafford; sisters, Alice Pauline Ansley and Annie Lois Mote; son-in-law, Cecil Huntley; and grandson, Joseph Andrew Swafford III. Mr. Swafford was a United States Army Veteran having proudly served during World War II. He was a retired sales representative manager for Phillips 66 with 30 years of loyal and dedicated service. Joseph was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughter, Barbara JoAnn Huntley of Edgemoor, South Carolina; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph Andrew Swafford, Jr. and Karen of Lake Hubbard, Michigan; son, Michael Andrew Swafford; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm on Friday, June 9, 2017, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, Georgia, with Rev. Walter Singletary officiating. Interment will follow in Hills Crossing Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors provided by Habersham County American Legion Post #84, Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, Rabun County DAV Chapter #15, and the United States Army Honor Guard.
The family will receive extended family and friends from 6-8 pm on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at the funeral home.
Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia.
