Jerry Swaney

Jerry Don "Coach" Swaney, 71, of Staley, died Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 6,2023, at Rushwood Church with his nephew, Dr. Brent Tysinger officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Born on July 20, 1952 in Randolph County, Jerry was the son of the late Dock Nixon Swaney and Kathleen Cox Swaney. He retired from the Chatham County School System after 30 years as a teacher and coach. He continued to coach for several years after his retirement. He was a member of Rushwood Church, where he served on the local board of administration, was a Sunday school teacher and youth leader. Jerry was an avid UNC Tarheel fan and loved spending time with his family and being "Pappy" to grandson Elijah.

Surviving are his wife, June Swaney of the home; daughter, Sarah Kiser, husband Nathan and their son Elijah of Asheboro; son, John Pickett of Snow Camp; sister, Carolyn Tysinger and husband, Charles of Asheboro; brothers, Darrell Swaney of Randleman, Todd Swaney and wife Charlene of Asheboro.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Ridge Funeral Home in Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to Rushwood Church, 1810 Old Farmer Road, Asheboro, NC 27205.