Drew Swafford

Hoyt Andrew “Drew” Swafford, Jr., 59, of Greer, died May 20, 2015.

A native of Greenville County, he was a son of Hoyt Andrew Swafford, Sr., of Taylors, and the late Faye Harbin Swafford, was the owner of Drew’s Home Improvement and property management, and a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

Surviving also are his wife, Rene Smith Swafford, of the home; a daughter, Amanda Swafford, of Greer; a brother, Van Swafford (Tina), of Greer; one granddaughter, Rylynn Rene Davis; two nieces, Brooke Swafford and Michelle Gosnell; three nephews, Blake Swafford, Josh and Jake Smith; a precious mother-in-law, June “Meme” Smith, of Greer; a special family friend, Libby Blackstock, of Simpsonville; and his beloved dogs, Cocoa and Lola.

Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Sunday at Praise Cathedral, conducted by Pastor Jerry Madden and Walt Glenn. Burial followed in Hillcrest Memory Gardens.

Visitation was held 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday at the church prior to the service. Pallbearers were Danny Hix, Josh Smith, Jake Smith, Mike McGregor, Chip Patat, Jeff Howell, Leon Hix, and Gary Capps.

The family is at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Van and Tina Swafford, 109 Peachtree Drive, Greer, SC 29651.

Memorials may be made to the Greer Community Ministries, P.O. Box 1373, Greer, SC 29652.

Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.