Jessie Chyle Swann

Jessie Chyle Swann, age 77 of Sevierville, passed away Monday, April 11, 2005. Mr. Swann was a graduate of Maury High School in Dandridge and earned an Associates Degree in Pre Law from Tennessee Wesleyan. Mr. Swann served in the United States Navy for 3 years during World War II, retired as Chief Warrant Officer 2 from the United States Army after 24 years of service in military intelligence and served in Germany, Korea and Vietnam. In 1972 he founded Sevier Lock and Safe Company and retired from the business in 1998, which continues to be operated by the Swann family. He was a founding member of the Tennessee Organization of Locksmiths and a member of Associated Locksmiths of America. Mr. Swann was a member of Murphy’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, the Eastern Star, a 32nd degree Mason, and a Shriner. Mr. Swann was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Lynn Allen Swann, mother Jessie Elizabeth Meachum, father Chyle Meachum, adoptive mother Grace Underwood Swann Hardy, and step-brother James P. Swann. Survivors: Wife: Marian Mester Swann Sons: Sgt. Richard C. Swann (US Army Ret.) and wife Mary G. Swann, Col. Steven W. Swann, MD, FACS and wife Gail D. Swann Step-children: Carol Anne Jamison, William Peters, Jr. and wife Mary M. Peters, Elizabeth Peters Grandchildren: Jennifer E., Nathaniel L., Jacob A., and Katherine A. Swann, Christopher D. Russell, Jamie C. Flynn Great-granddaughter: Caitlyn Helt Half-brother: Norman Meachum Graveside service and interment 1 PM Friday in Shiloh Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, East TN Chapter, 2200 Sutherland Avenue, Suite H102, Knoxville, TN, 37919 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Judy Stearley, 411 Ashley Avenue, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)