Willie Benton "Benny" Swift

Willie Benton "Benny" Swift obituary, Tullahoma, TN

Willie Benton "Benny" Swift

Upcoming Events

Mar

28

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Kilgore Funeral Home, LLC

215 Mitchell Boulevard, Tullahoma, TN 37388

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Mar

28

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Kilgore Funeral Home, LLC

215 Mitchell Boulevard, Tullahoma, TN 37388

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Willie Swift Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kilgore Funeral Home, LLC - Tullahoma on Mar. 18, 2026.
Willie Benton "Benny" Swift of Tullahoma passed away on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 at St. Thomas- West Hospital at the age of 72. Mr. Swift was born in Cookeville, TN to the late William Charlie and Lucille Weddington Swift. During his life, Benny worked as a machinist at AEDC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Swift; and one sister, Janie Reeves. Mr. Swift is survived by two daughters, Dawn George (John), and Amanda Callaway (Jason); one brother, Lewis Swift (Treva); three grandchildren, Jason Callaway II, Jodee George Seals (Colt), and Alyvia Callaway; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation for Mr. Swift will be held on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 from 1:00-2:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home. A memorial service will immediately follow at 2:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home chapel with John Westerfield, Jr. officiating.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

28

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Kilgore Funeral Home, LLC

215 Mitchell Boulevard, Tullahoma, TN 37388

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

28

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Kilgore Funeral Home, LLC

215 Mitchell Boulevard, Tullahoma, TN 37388

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels