Joe Stephen Swafford, age 64, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.
Steve played football for the University of Tennessee. He loved all sports and always enjoyed life to the fullest.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carroll Swafford and brother, Scott Swafford. Steve is survived by his loving wife Royette Viles-Swafford; mother, Patricia Swafford; sons, Joe Swafford and Dallas Roach; granddaughter, Emaleigh Roach; special nephews, Michael Swafford, Matthew Swafford, Terry Mutta, Jr. and Roy Mutta. Special thanks to Terry & Brenda Mutta and many other close friends.
The family will celebrate his life privately as he wished. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Union County Humane Society (PO Box 625, Maynardville, TN 37807). Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Swafford family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook at gentrygriffey.com.
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from June 24 to June 25, 2017
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Steve Swafford, 64, former standout athlete at Powell High School, has died.
Swafford, a football running back, basketball guard and baseball infielder, was one of the best all-around athletes ever in the Knoxville area, said Mike McConkey, a teammate beginning with boyhood games at Inskip-Norwood.
“He was in the Ron Widby class as a multi-talented athlete. Steve was a natural,” said McConkey.
Swafford received a football scholarship to the University of Tennessee in 1972 but suffered a career-ending shoulder injury as a freshman.
Mr. Swafford is survived by his wife, Royette Viles-Swafford, sons Joe Swafford and Dallas Roach, and mother, Patricia Swafford.
The family home is on Bell Road in Halls. The family plans a private celebration of his life.
Steve played football for the University of Tennessee. He loved all sports and always enjoyed life to the fullest.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carroll Swafford and brother, Scott Swafford. Steve is survived by his loving wife Royette Viles-Swafford; mother, Patricia Swafford; sons, Joe Swafford and Dallas Roach; granddaughter, Emaleigh Roach; special nephews, Michael Swafford, Matthew Swafford, Terry Mutta, Jr. and Roy Mutta. Special thanks to Terry & Brenda Mutta and many other close friends.
The family will celebrate his life privately as he wished. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Union County Humane Society (PO Box 625, Maynardville, TN 37807). Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Swafford family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook at gentrygriffey.com.
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from June 24 to June 25, 2017
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Steve Swafford, 64, former standout athlete at Powell High School, has died.
Swafford, a football running back, basketball guard and baseball infielder, was one of the best all-around athletes ever in the Knoxville area, said Mike McConkey, a teammate beginning with boyhood games at Inskip-Norwood.
“He was in the Ron Widby class as a multi-talented athlete. Steve was a natural,” said McConkey.
Swafford received a football scholarship to the University of Tennessee in 1972 but suffered a career-ending shoulder injury as a freshman.
Mr. Swafford is survived by his wife, Royette Viles-Swafford, sons Joe Swafford and Dallas Roach, and mother, Patricia Swafford.
The family home is on Bell Road in Halls. The family plans a private celebration of his life.
Joe Stephen Swafford, age 64, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.
Steve played football for the University of Tennessee. He loved all sports and always enjoyed life to the fullest.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carroll Swafford and brother, Scott Swafford. Steve is survived by his loving wife Royette Viles-Swafford; mother, Patricia Swafford; sons, Joe Swafford and Dallas Roach; granddaughter, Emaleigh Roach; special nephews, Michael Swafford, Matthew Swafford, Terry Mutta, Jr. and Roy Mutta. Special thanks to Terry & Brenda Mutta and many other close friends.
The family will celebrate his life privately as he wished. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Union County Humane Society (PO Box 625, Maynardville, TN 37807). Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Swafford family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook at gentrygriffey.com.
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from June 24 to June 25, 2017
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Steve Swafford, 64, former standout athlete at Powell High School, has died.
Swafford, a football running back, basketball guard and baseball infielder, was one of the best all-around athletes ever in the Knoxville area, said Mike McConkey, a teammate beginning with boyhood games at Inskip-Norwood.
“He was in the Ron Widby class as a multi-talented athlete. Steve was a natural,” said McConkey.
Swafford received a football scholarship to the University of Tennessee in 1972 but suffered a career-ending shoulder injury as a freshman.
Mr. Swafford is survived by his wife, Royette Viles-Swafford, sons Joe Swafford and Dallas Roach, and mother, Patricia Swafford.
The family home is on Bell Road in Halls. The family plans a private celebration of his life.
Steve played football for the University of Tennessee. He loved all sports and always enjoyed life to the fullest.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carroll Swafford and brother, Scott Swafford. Steve is survived by his loving wife Royette Viles-Swafford; mother, Patricia Swafford; sons, Joe Swafford and Dallas Roach; granddaughter, Emaleigh Roach; special nephews, Michael Swafford, Matthew Swafford, Terry Mutta, Jr. and Roy Mutta. Special thanks to Terry & Brenda Mutta and many other close friends.
The family will celebrate his life privately as he wished. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Union County Humane Society (PO Box 625, Maynardville, TN 37807). Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Swafford family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook at gentrygriffey.com.
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from June 24 to June 25, 2017
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Steve Swafford, 64, former standout athlete at Powell High School, has died.
Swafford, a football running back, basketball guard and baseball infielder, was one of the best all-around athletes ever in the Knoxville area, said Mike McConkey, a teammate beginning with boyhood games at Inskip-Norwood.
“He was in the Ron Widby class as a multi-talented athlete. Steve was a natural,” said McConkey.
Swafford received a football scholarship to the University of Tennessee in 1972 but suffered a career-ending shoulder injury as a freshman.
Mr. Swafford is survived by his wife, Royette Viles-Swafford, sons Joe Swafford and Dallas Roach, and mother, Patricia Swafford.
The family home is on Bell Road in Halls. The family plans a private celebration of his life.
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