Rex Allen Swayney Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rex Allen Swayney of Sylva, North Carolina, born in Maryville, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 65, on April 24, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rex Allen Swayney or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though Rex Allen has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jesse Lorenzo and Cora Elizabeth McMillan Swayney; and his siblings, John Mooney, Mark Swayney, Doug Swayney, Larry Corell and Linda Correll.
He is survived by: his sons, Jacob Swaymey of Maryville, TN and Eric Nichols of Knoxville, TN; his granddaughter Kayla Summerlin of Seymour, TN.; and his brother David Swayney.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 3rd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Long House Funeral Home (407 Wolftown Road, Cherokee, NC 28719). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 3rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.
