Wayne Farris Swain

On May 23rd, 2026, Wayne Farris Swain Jr. passed away at age 89.

Wayne Swain was born March 5th, 1937, to Wayne Farris Swain Sr. and Alice Edwina Swain and had two siblings, Robert Jehue Swain and Nancey Lee Walker, both of whom have since passed on.

At the age of 17, Wayne joined the US Air Force, where he was stationed in Japan, and he was given an Honorable Discharge in 1965 as an Airman First Class.

Following his time in the Air Force, Wayne fathered five children with Catherine Whitegon in Kansas.

Wayne moved to Georgia, where he worked at Hayes Chrysler for many years.

Wayne was also a musician and played multiple instruments. He was active in the Southern Baptist Church in Georgia and played piano during the local Sunday services.

Wayne is survived by his five children and their families: Lance and Tammy Swain in Kansas, Lindi and David Workman in Kansas, Dustin Swain in Kansas, Gunner and Carrie Swain in Texas, and Misty Brooke and Waylon Jennings in California. Wayne is survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.