Preceded in death by parents, Royal Hobert and Ollie Mae Swafford; brothers, Rollie Leon, Samuel, Jake, and William Lee; sister, Juanita (Cat) Turpin.
Survived by: Sons Ronald (Karen), Joe Allen (Jane), Michael Don, and daughter Angela Cates (David). Grandchildren: KassiWebb (David), Matt Swafford (Jeannie), Kayla Swafford, Brian Cates, Brooke Cates, Beau Swafford, and Chloe Swafford; 2 Great Grandchildren: Luci (Kassi) and Charlie Jane (Matt).Several nieces and nephews. Special Thanks to Tiffany Martin, Joe’s caregiver and friend.
Celebration of Life service to be held at Riverview Missionary Baptist Church, 3709 Sam’s Street, Rockford. Receiving of Friends from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm and Memorial at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Reverend Charles Roy Murrell will officiate. Flowers and condolences may be offered at Riverview Baptist Church.