James Eugene Swafford

Tuesday, July 18, 2017
James Eugene Swafford

James Eugene Swafford, 94, resident of Tucson, Ariz., passed away peacefully on July 7, 2017.

He was preceded in death by sons Herbert T. Swafford and Charles E. Swafford.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Maria Tucker Swafford, his son James E. Swafford Jr. (Doris), grandson Max Swafford and daughter-in-law Suzanne Swafford.

James was born in Fort Scott, Kan., on Feb. 19, 1923 to Bertha Swain Swafford and Ernest Emerson Swafford.

He graduated from Kansas State University with a BSEE in electrical engineering.

During WWII, he served in the U.S. Navy Amphibians in the Western Pacific.

James and Maria were among the founders of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church when it was started by members of St. Phillips in the Hills Episcopal Church.

Funeral service are to be held on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 2 p.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3738 Old Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, Ariz. Contributions can be made to St. Alban’s Memorial Service.

“I am 94, was lucky to have lived this long.” – May 22, 2017

Arrangements are by Hudgel’s Swan Funeral Home.