Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for James Clifton Swanson


07/12/1954 - 11/08/2024


James "Jimmy" Clifton Swanson, 70, of Warne passed away Friday, November 8, 2024. He was the son of the late Rufus and Hattie Shirlin Swanson. Jimmy had worked at MOOG as a Machinest . He was a retired Volunteer Fire Fighter. He enjoyed Volkswagens and going to the car shows, and reloading shells and gunsmithing.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by siblings, Ed Swanson, Betty Swanson, and Herman Swanson; sister-in-law, Brenda Wike.

Surviving is his wife, Kathey Swanson; son, Daniel Swanson; stepson, Wesley Jones and wife, Crystal;siblings, Carl and Elaine Swanson, David Swanson; Emma Radford, Henry Swanson and sister-in-law, Shirley Swanson; sister-in-laws, Linda Adams (Ronnie), Bernice Phillips, and Sherry Payne (Kirk); granddaughter, Brittany Jones; great grandson, Braylan Barnes; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Townson-Rose Hayesville Chapel with Rev. Kyle Cody officiating. Burial will be in the Tomotla Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny McClure, Jr Radford, Corey Radford, Dwight Swanson, Josh Trantham, and Evan Radford. Honorary pallbearers will be Dwayne Trantham, Braylan Barnes, Tommy Swanson, and Curtis Barnes.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 12 prior to the services.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.


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