Jerome Simmons Swafford Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jerome Simmons Swafford in Birmingham, Alabama, who passed away on October 11, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ida May Loftis Swafford and William Durwood Swafford; and his brothers, Alan Durwood Swafford and John Robin Swafford. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Speer Swafford; his children, Denise Swafford Dowling (Tommy) and Craig Jerome Swafford; his grandson Preston Dhu Dowling; his sister-in-law Kathy Swafford; his nephew Nathan Swafford (Fawn); and his nieces, Brittany Murphy (Brett) and Ginny Minor (Ashley).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity.