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Larry Swafford Obituary

Larry Swafford, age 80, of Woodstock, GA passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his residence. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp and retired after over 20 years. He brought joy and laughter and will be missed by everyone that knew him or met him.

Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 PM, on Friday, September 8, 2023, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Christopher Stubbs, and Pastor Harold Violet officiating. Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery with Full Honors by the United States Marine Corp.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, September 7, 2023, and from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Friday, September 8, 2023 at South Canton Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by, Brother: Danny Franklin Swafford

Survivors include:

Wife of 61 years - Linda Swafford

Daughter - Donna Swafford-McDaniel (Michael)

Daughter - Mary Keri (Attila)

Grandchildren - Nicki Marlin, Kristin Barnes, Christopher Stubbs, Richard Ritnour and Amanda Waller

Great Grand Children - 12

Aunt - Mary Martin

Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and other Family also survive.

In lieu of flowers donations are to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

( www.stjude.org )

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com



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Published by The Cherokee Tribune on Sep. 7, 2023.

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