Thomas J. Swafford Jr. Obituary
The passing of Thomas J. Swafford Jr. of Saint Joseph, Missouri leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 9, 2026 at the age of 83. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Swafford and Isabelle Swafford (Kirwin); his grandson Taylor J. Lorenz; his siblings, Robert Swafford and Maureen White; his brother-in-law Ogden Dean White; and his son-in-law Stuart M. Wyeth.
He is survived by: his wife Dina L. Dillard; his children, Lora Lorenz (Stephen D.) of St. Joseph, Lyda Lou Wyeth of St. Joseph, Tim J. Swafford (Michela) of Birmingham and Thomas J. "T. J." Swafford III (Lori) of Kansas City, Missouri; his grandchildren, Brandon Lorenz (Katie), Anna Robishaw (Sean), Emory Swafford, Tatum Swafford, Jake Swafford, Emma Swafford and Thomas J. Swafford IV; his great grandchildren, Collins Lorenz, Mary Cate Lorenz, Marin Lorenz, Alivia Robishaw and Gabriel J. Robishaw; and his sister-in-law Rosemary Swafford. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A rosary was held on Friday, January 16th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory (5005 Frederick Ave, Suite A, St Joseph, MO 64506). Visitation was held on Friday, January 16th 2026 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, January 17th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (4503 Frederick Ave, St Joseph, MO 64506).
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Bishop Leblond High School Taylor J. Lorenz Memorial Scholarship Fund or Voices of Courage.
