James Edward Swing

passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on December 29th, 2022. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Grover Swing and Ada Kemper Swing.

Early in life, James discovered his true passion for playing music. He became a skilled guitar and bass player, later playing a meaningful role in the vibrant Nashville music scene of the late 60's and early 70's. As an active member of local bands like The Continentals and The Anglo-Saxons, James doubled as a session musician at Woodland Sound Studios, making music with some of country music's greatest musicians. After serving in the National Guard, he met the love of his life, Luz Maria Juliao Swing. They married in 1979 and raised two children together, residing in Tennessee for the majority of his life. While James built a successful career in the insurance industry for over 45 years, he stayed active with his musicianship, also expanding into buying, selling, and repairing vintage musical instruments as a beloved hobby. He will be remembered for his kindness, calmness, patience, selflessness, compassion, humor, and wisdom that made him loved and respected by so many.

James was preceded in his death by his parents, Grover Swing and Ada Kemper Swing, his brother Ray Swing (Rosemary), and his sister Evelyn Jeanne Pennington (Dwight). James is survived by his wife, Luz Maria Swing, his daughters Stephanie Ogburn (Corey) and Michelle Swing, his sister Juanita Sircy (Harold), and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A private interment will be held at a later date. Prior to his passing, James requested that any memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in lieu of flowers.