Terri Alan Swafford

     Terri Alan Swafford, 53, of Sturgeon Bay, WI, died peacefully in the comfort of his home, Monday morning, November 18, 2019 with his family at his side.

     He was born June 13, 1966 in Richmond, MO, the son of Raymond Mark Swafford and Rosemary June (Skiles) Swafford. Terri and his siblings were raised by their aunt, Earleene “Sug” Swafford. Terri grew up Baptist and attended Richmond R-XVI High School. He was initially employed at a frozen food dinner processing company. Terri didn’t have any formal employment after that due to his disability.

     He moved up to Sturgeon Bay, WI, about ten years ago and was currently a resident at Bayview Terrance Apartments. Terri’s brother, Christopher (and his wife, Sylvia) moved to Sturgeon Bay several years later to care for (Terri). Terri also became close with his local caregivers from Advocates In-Home Care and enjoyed fishing and bowling with them. He also enjoyed playing various dice and card games. Terri loved watching movies. Of the hundreds he had watched, he loved watching his favorites at least five or six times.

     Terri will be missed by his children, Patrick, Joshua, Terri Jr., and Raymond Swafford, Breeanne Hurst, Elizabeth and Austin King, and Christopher Dice; brothers, Christopher (Sylvia) Swafford of Sturgeon Bay, WI and half-brothers, Tom (Debbie) Sveistrup of Richmond, MO, Michael Cobb and Jimmy Cobb, both of Texas; “mother” (aunt), Earleene “Sug” Swafford of Richmond, MO; cousin, Jeff (Vickie) Swafford of Kansas City, MO, whom Terri thought of like a brother; nieces and nephews, Morgan, Courtney, Crystal, and Christopher Swafford; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends.

     He was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Joseph Swafford; uncle, Lowell C. Swafford; other relatives; and his dog, Pete.

     No services have been planned at this time. Terri’s family may have a memorial service at a later date.

     Memorials would be appreciated to assist with Terri’s final care (c/o Huehns Funeral Home, P.O. Box 6, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235).

     “Our family would like to thank the staffs of Advocates In-Home Care and Unity Hospice for the compassionate care given to Terri.”

     Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC in Sturgeon Bay, WI are assisting the Swafford family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Terri may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.huehnsfuneralhome.com.

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