William "Bill" A. Swaffer

William Alvin Swaffer, age 86, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 11, 2024. Funeral services will be conducted at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 2:00PM on Sunday, April 14, with Pastor Randy Hester officiating. Burial will follow in Mallory’s Church Cemetery with Ray Gates, Gene Knox, Ricky Knox, Billy Pentecost, Larry Rediker, David Swaffer serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, April 13 from 2:00PM until 6:00PM and again on Sunday from 1:00PM until the hour of service at 2:00PM. Bill was born on September 27, 1937 in Hickory Point Tennessee to the late Benton T and Alice Boone Swaffer. He is survived by his three children, Gary (Kathy), Ann (Rachell), and Mark; two granddaughters, Abbie and Ellie. He is also survived by his brother Edward Herbert Swaffer. Bill is preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife Mary Lynn Carney Swaffer of 60 years of marriage; his brother Charles Ray Swaffer and sister Alice Rhey Swaffer. Bill grew up in Montgomery County and joined the Navy at age 17. He married Mary Lynn Carney in 1960 and started a family while working at Fort Campbell as a civilian contractor in the Birdcage for the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project. His career path moved the family to TX where he worked for the government at Pantex which is responsible for maintaining the nation’s nuclear arsenal. He moved the family back home to TN in 1974 to run the family farms that he and Mary grew up on in Cheatham and Montgomery County for 14 years. Afterwards, Bill worked for the East Montgomery Utility District for several years before retiring. Bill was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and mentor to many people who was beloved by family and friends. He was an active member of Mallory’s Church dating back to 1960 who served as the Treasurer of both the church and cemetery for over 40 years. He was very outgoing, always on the move, full of life and it’s safe to say that he never met a stranger. He had a heart of gold and would gladly give the shirt off his back to those in need. Bill will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but his memory will remain in the hearts of all those who knew him. If so desired memorial contributions may be made to Mallory’s Cemetery Fund, PO Box 601 Pleasant View, TN 37146. AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com

William "Bill" A. Swaffer

September 27, 1937 - April 11, 2024