Swafford Jr., Thomas J. 1942-2026 St. Joseph, Mo.

Thomas J. “Tom” Swafford Jr., age 83, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.

Mass of Christian Burial and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Parish Rosary 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where the family will gather with friends 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Online guest book and full obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.