James "J. W." Swatzell

James W. Swatzell, 86, of the Horse Creek community passed from this life into the presence of His Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the home of his son and family in Black Mountain, North Carolina.

J. W. served his country in the Army Reserve, retired from Magnavox after 42 years of service, and was a lifetime farmer.

He was a faithful member of Church of the Incarnation of Black Mountain, North Carolina for 35 years.

Survivors include his son: the Rev. Jim Swatzell and wife, Becky, of Black Mountain, North Carolina; three grandchildren: Karis Swatzell Tucker and husband, McKenzie, of Nashville, Monica Swatzell and Aidan Swatzell of Black Mountain, North Carolina; one brother: Kay Swatzell and wife, Ruth, of Tusculum; one sister-in-law: Linda Swatzell of Kingsport; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Joyce Swatzell; his parents, Wallace and Ruth Estepp Swatzell of the Horse Creek community; and two brothers: Ralph Swatzell and Clarence Swatzell.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 11 am to 1 pm at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.

The funeral service will follow at 1 pm in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Jim Swatzell officiating.

The graveside service will follow in Graceland Memorial Gardens

Pallbearers are family and friends.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Church of the Incarnation, 116 Vance Avenue, Black Mountain, NC 28711.