James Crawford Swafford III, "JB", 49, of Hixson passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 with his family by his side.

JB owned and operated James Swafford Land Management. He was a Mason with Volunteer Lodge 549 and a member of the Alhambra Shrine.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Crawford Swafford , Jr.

Survivors include his loving wife Julia Mills Swafford; children, Jacy Swafford, Alexis Pennington and Zayde Miller; granddaughters, Aleah and Caroline Pennington; mother, Gail Swafford; sister, Renee' Swafford and many friends.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel of Hamilton Funeral Home in Hixson with Pastor Doyle Ashburn officiating.

Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the funeral service in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.