Gayle Swafford
1948 - 2015

Gayle Swafford, 67, passed away Thursday, November 19 at 3:30 PM in Richmond, Texas after battling squamous cell and Merkel cell cancers. He was born January 30, 1948 in Electra, Texas to parents Loreta and Rex Swafford. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Vicky, his son Daron Swafford and wife Tina, daughter Shelley Reed and husband Lane. His wonderful life was further enriched by his four grandchildren, Cassidy and Joey Swafford and Nash and Jozy Reed.

Gayle earned his degree in mathematics from the University of Texas. He had a fulfilling career in insurance regulation and administration and as a broker for Edward Jones. He was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling, studying photography, learning to play guitar and listening to jazz classics. Besides family, his greatest passion was playing golf. During his life he had four hole-in-ones…two at the Electra Country Club in Electra, TX and two at Pecan Grove Country Club in Richmond, TX.

A memorial service celebrating Gayle’s life will be held in Richmond, Texas at First Baptist Church, 502 South 5th Street, at 11:00 in the morning on Monday, November 23 with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one of Gayle’s favorite organizations listed below. Please include the name of Gayle L. Swafford with your memorial gift.

MD Anderson Cancer Center
www.mdanderson.org/gifts
Any donations to MD Anderson made in Gayle’s name will go specifically for research of Merkel cell cancer.
P.O. Box 4486
Houston, TX 77210-4486
Credit card donations 1-800-525-5841

Quest Academy of Austin
www.questacademyaustin.org
Gayle’s grandson Joey has autism; Quest Academy is a wonderful organization that provides services to children with special needs in Austin.
Quest Academy of Austin
7106 Darcus Cove
Austin, Texas 78759