Howard G. Swafford
Howard G. Swafford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
| In office 1973–1985 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1919 Jasper, Tennessee |
| Died | February 4, 2016 (aged 96) Jasper, Tennessee |
| Residence(s) | South Pittsburg, Tennessee Jasper, Tennessee |
| Occupation | Educator |
Howard Graham Swafford (October 11, 1919 – February 4, 2016) was an American politician in the state of Tennessee. Swafford served in the Tennessee House of Representatives as a Republican from the 12th District from 1973 to 1985.[1][2] A native of Jasper, Tennessee, he was a lawyer, member of the Tennessee Bar Association and alumnus of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He was also a veteran of World War II, serving as a Naval Aviator Pilot. He participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima and served on the USS South Dakota (BB-57).[3]
References
- ^ "Swafford, Howard G. (Jasper)". Chattanoogan. February 5, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ Susan Starr, Tennessee General Assembly. "Tennessee 87th General Assembly". Capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- ^ Tennessee Blue Book - Google Books. January 1, 1975. Retrieved May 9, 2014 – via Google Books.