Mr. Gary Randall “Randy” Swafford, age 68 of Copperhill, TN, passed away September 18, 2013 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA.Mr. Swafford was born January 8, 1945 in Copperhill, TN to the late Richard Swafford and the late Euna Mae Davis Swafford. Randy was employed at City Service Chemical Plant in Copperhill to hoist copper in the mines. Later he became a Polk County Police Officer after attending a 12 week National Police Training. He was a member of the Mine City Baptist Church in Ducktown, TN.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Barry and Steve Swafford.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Goode Swafford of the home; son, Gary Swafford, Jr.of Cherokee Hills; daughter & son-in-law, Kimberly & Kenneth Wishon of Marietta, GA; and Scott Swafford of Blue Ridge; He is also survived by one grandson, Parker Grant Wishon of Marietta, GA.

Memorial service is pending.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home, McCaysville, GA. You may send condolences to the web site at: www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.