Ralph J. Swafford

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, announces memorial services for Ralph J. Swafford of Gainesville who passed away on Wednesday at the Kindred Hospital in Atlanta. Born in Gwinnett County, he was the son of the late Joe and Mary Lou Phillips Swafford and was married to Carol Keller Swafford of Gainesville.

Survivors, along with his wife, include children, Cindy Baughcum, Sheila Blankenship, Tina Bullock and Scott Swafford, all of Gainesville, Tracey Curry of Auburn and Brandon Swafford of Lawrenceville; step-children, Melinda Chatham of Dacula and Winfred Pass of Commerce; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; brothers, Joseph Martin Swafford and Harold Ray Swafford, both of Pendergrass.

The body was cremated and memorial services are scheduled for Friday at 3:30 PM from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce. The family will receive freinds at the funeral home on Friday from 1 PM until the time of service.