Gene Allen Swofford

November 18, 1932 - July 5, 2020

Lafayette- Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Cypress Funeral Home in Maurice for Gene Allen Swofford, age 87, who passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his residence in Lafayette. Deacon Kieth Duhon of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Milton, will officiate services. Gene was born on November 18, 1932 in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late Glenn Swofford and Hazel Hacker Swofford. Throughout his life Gene had the fortune to live in many great places; Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Australia and Africa to name a few. He was employed in the oil and gas industry by “PHI” (Petroleum Helicopters Inc) as a commercial helicopter pilot. Gene will be remembered by his family as possessing an undeniable selfless love. He was a compassionate man that always put others first before himself. Gene was loved by many, and was an unwavering rock to his family. He was a loving and caring individual to many people. His attitude toward life was infectious with his constant positive outlook. There wasn’t a day he didn’t have a smile on his face or a tale told of his traveling adventures flying helicopters. He lived his life with a wonderful attitude and will be greatly missed by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Zeza Santos Swofford; His children, Filo Pisati, Patrick Swofford and Allen Swofford; his grandchildren, Nathaly Carrion, Trae Swofford and Tara Swofford. He was preceded in death by his parents Glenn Swofford and Hazel Hacker Swofford. Online obituary and guestbook may be viewed at www.CypressFunerals.com Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 West Lafayette St., Maurice, LA. 70555, 337-740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.