Patrick Andrew Swafford

Patrick Andrew Swafford, 17, of Pikeville passed away on July 4, 2013. He enjoyed playing games, riding horses, and going four-wheeling. He was an avid University of Tennessee fan. He was a graduate of Bledsoe County High School Class of 2013, and attended the Lighthouse Full Gospel Church.

Patrick was preceded in death by his grandfather, Franklin Thomas Sitton, Sr.; aunts, Cindy Louise McNabb and Linda Sue Smith; and a great uncle, James Clark.

He is survived and will be missed by his parents, Michael and Shelia Swafford; siblings, Christy Holt, Joshua (Doris) Swafford, Jason (Diane) Swafford, Jessica (Timmy) Churches, Jill (Greg) French, and Sierra Swafford; grandparents, David (Louise) Hicks and Virgil (Dorothy) Swafford; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.

A Celebration of Patrick’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Gary Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers the family asked for memorial contributions be made in Patrick’s name to help with his final expenses.

Please share your thoughts online with the family at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to Pikeville Funeral Home in Pikeville.