Gary Randall Swafford

Mr. Gary Randall Swafford, Jr., age 54, of Copperhill, TN passed away Sunday morning September 16, 2018, at Erlanger Medical Center. Mr. Swafford was born March 17, 1964, in Copperhill, TN to the late Gary R. Swafford, Sr. and Joyce Ann Goode Swafford. Mr. Swafford was a Copper Basin High School Teacher and for many years worked as a rafting guide on the Ocoee River. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, hanging out with friends, his German Shepherd, Xena, and loved Tennessee football. He was preceded in death by father, Gary R. Swafford, Sr.

Survivors include: mother, Joyce Ann Swafford; sister & brother-in-law, Kimberley & Kenneth Wishon; brother, Scott T. Swafford; nephew, Army Specialist E4 Parker Grant Wishon; and his beloved German Shepherd, Xena.

Memorial Services: Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 3:00 pm at the Mine City Baptist Church with Rev. Matthew McDaniels and Rev. Keith Smith officiating. Music provided by Mary Lou Davis.


Arrangements entrusted to the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.