Joe William McSwain, 86 of Kingsland, GA passed away peacefully at his home on July 26, 2024.

Joe was born on October 16, 1937 in Alma, GA to Joseph and Annie Mae McSwain, being second youngest to seven other siblings. He gave his life to Christ in his early years, and later graduated from Bible Baptist College of Springfield, Missouri in 1972, after 3 years of study. Besides pastoring in countless different churches throughout the years, Joe maintained a wonderful career of 22 years with Lockheed Martin.

Joe married his beloved wife, Anna, on September 21, 1960. He was an amazing husband, and an even better father to their 3 children. After 49 years of an unwavering marriage, he was widowed in 2011 after Anna's passing.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters and one son: Leslie McSwain, Debra Hubert, and John (Kellie) McSwain; four grandsons and two granddaughters: Bryan Thigpen, Jennifer (David) Weis, James "Matt" McSwain, Logan (Alec) Bradford, John "Caleb" Brown, and Braedyn Smith. He also leaves behind three great-granddaughters, Audrey (John) Phillips, Blakelynn Bradford, and McKenna Brown-Woods, as well as a sister, Dorothy Steely, and several beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.

Joe is proceeded in death by wife Anna McSwain; parents Joseph and Annie Mae; and siblings Isabelle, Robert, Johnny, Willie, Ernestine, and Christine.

Services will be held on Wednesday July 31, 2024 at Allison Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 10:30-11:00 and service will begin at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Piney Grove Cemetery in Waycross, GA.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.