Don Swafford Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Don Swafford of Ponder, Texas, whose life came to an end on January 21, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hugh Denton Swafford and Alma Irene Moncrief Swafford; his wife Dollie Jean Coulter; his son Tommy Don Swafford (Rick Crider) of Ponder; and his siblings, Burch Swafford and Evelyn Willis.
He is survived by: his grandsons, Randy Crider of Ponder, Levi Swafford of Briscoe, TX, Brice Swafford of Ponder, Nick Calhoun of Ponder, Ryan Whaley of Birmingham, AL and Brad Piekarski of Ponder; his son Kelly (Kim Swafford) of Ponder; his sisters, Jo Ella Tidwell of Fort Worth, Carolyn Harrison of Ponder and Susie Polley of McAllister, OK.; his granddaughters, Lori (Brad Piekarski), Melissa (Nick Calhoun) and Audra (Ryan Whaley); and his great grandchildren, Tyler Akins, Clay Akins, Sean Akins, Camden Piekarski, Kenzie Crider, Timber Crider, Kaycee Crider, Presley Calhoun, Peyton Calhoun, Parker Calhoun, Ava Whaley, Miles Whaley, Nolan Whaley and Vivian Swafford.
Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Denton County Cowboy Church (400 Robinson Rd, Ponder, TX 76259). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to go to Eakin Cemetery, P.O. Box 464, Ponder, TX 76259.
