Walter Eugene “Gene” Swaney, age 78 of Maryville passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He graduated from Lanier High School and was a Veteran of the United States Army. Gene retired from the City of Alcoa and worked at Anderson Truss & Home Depot. He was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by: Wife, Mary Ruth Swaney; Son, Eddie Swaney; Granddaughter, Heather Dawn Swaney; Parents, Jimmy & Ethel Swaney; Brother, Tommy Hall. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law, Bobby & Janet Swaney; Daughter, Debbie Myers; Grandchildren, Hunter Swaney and Michelle Myers. Special thanks to the staff of Blount Memorial Hospital. Family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Monday, December 28, 2020 at Grandview Pavilion, 2316 Graves Road, Maryville, TN 37803. Funeral and committal service will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 28, 2020 at Grandview Pavilion with Quinton Barbra officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
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