Bobby Swafford, age 71 of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Athens Place in Athens, TN. He was born in Pikeville on September 25, 1950, the son of the late Leonard and Ruth (Harris) Swafford. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Donnie Swafford.
Bobby lived in Dayton most of his life, was a graduate of Bledsoe County High School Class of 1968, retired from La-Z-Boy after 30 years of employment, and enjoyed yard work.
He is survived by his two daughters, Tamara Swafford and Andrea (Scott) Mullis; his former wife, Mary Swafford; and his two sisters, Betty (Gary) Stinnett and JoAnn (Tim) Harris, all of Dayton.
Funeral services for Bobby will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Brock and Rev. Tony Williams officiating. He will be laid to rest at Spence Cemetery in Dayton.
Please share your memories and photos of Bobby on his online guest book at
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The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN, where they will receive friends Monday, February 28, 2022, after 12:00 noon.