Frank E. Swaim

Frank E. Swaim, age 86, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014.

Mr. Swaim was born on August 5, 1928 in Hayesville, North Carolina to the late Benjamin and Zenia Robinson Swaim. He was a graduate of Hayesville High School and attended The University of Georgia. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, UGA Fast Break Club, and was an avid University of Georgia Bulldog fan. He was a retired employee with the Georgia State Department of Corrections with 10 years of service, he was also a retired accountant with Chicopee Manufacturing with 30 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ray Swaim; sisters, Pauline Ruscoe, Violet Gribble, Marie Wells, and Willa Mae Wyer.

Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Irene Franklin Swaim, Cornelia, Ga.; daughters and sons-in-law, Renee and Eddie Herring, Lawrenceville, Ga., Kristi and Jason Lewallen, Cornelia, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Linda Swaim, Cornelia, Ga.; 3 grandchildren, Alex Herring, Abby Herring, and Shanna Lewallen. He was also survived by 4 nieces and 1 nephew and was the last of his immediate family.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Rev. Dennis Wilkes, Rev. Eddie Herring, and Rev. Jan Devereaux officiating. Interment to follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 29, 2014.

Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, Georgia. 706-778-1700.

Those wishing to express online condolences to the Swaim family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.