Donald Ray “Don” Swafford, 79, of Campbellsville, KY died Sunday, September 19, 2018 at his home after an extended illness. Donald was born in Taylor County on May 12, 1939, the son of the late Paul Albert and Dollie Kearny Swafford.
He loved camping, dirt track racing and spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. He was a sign artist and was the owner of Swafford Sign Company, a member of the Greensburg Masonic Lodge #54 and a Kentucky Colonel. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 of his siblings, Rural Clyde Swafford & Wanda Shephard.
SURVIVORS
Wife: Norma Jean Berry Swafford
1 son: Walter Ray Swafford & wife Wanda of Campbellsville, KY
1 daughter: Donna Jean Swafford of Campbellsville, KY
3 grandsons: Chase Swafford, Spencer Swafford & Reece Swafford all of Campbellsville, KY
3 brothers: William Swafford of Campbellsville, KY; Jimmy Swafford of Winchester, KY; Albert Swafford of Tennessee
Special friend: John Gill of Mitchell, Indiana
A host of other relatives and friends
Funeral Service: Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Robinson Creek Baptist Church, 2564 Smith Ridge Rd, Campbellsville, KY
Burial: Greensburg Cemetery
Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 from 4:00-8:00pmET at Robinson Creek Baptist Church and Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 beginning at 8:00am at the church until time for the service
Memorial Contributions are suggested to be Gideon Bibles and may be made at Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
Hinton-Turner Funeral Home in Paris, KY is in charge of arrangements.