Wallace Daniel “Danny” Swain

CLAXTON: Mr. Wallace Daniel (Danny) Swain, 80, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at home under the care of Affinity Hospice. Danny was born April 24, 1946, to the late William E. and Sallie Roberson Swain. He was raised and lived all his life in Claxton, Georgia.

Danny graduated from Claxton High School in 1964. He played football and baseball and was an honor graduate. He later graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1969 with a degree in Political Science.

He was Director of the Evans County Recreation Department from 1968 – 2017, and state athletic Chairman for two years. In 2017, the ballfields were named for him – Danny Swain Park. He designed athletic classification for GRPA statewide, twice named district professional of the year for District One.

He worked at WCLA Radio from 1983–2018 and bought WCLA Radio in 2006. He broadcast over 300 Claxton Football and basketball games and 100 baseball games. He was known as the Voice of the Tiger.

He was a member of Claxton First Church and a past deacon, a member of the Claxton Jaycees serving as President from 1972 – 1973, and VIP of state Jaycees in 1974, a member of Claxton Rotary where he was President from 1984 – 1985, and proudly served in the US Army National Guard from 1969 – 1975.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl, Russell (Ann), and John Swain.

SURVIVORS: his wife of fifty-six years, Jerry Swain; sons, Ryan (Bree) and Chad (Marie) Swain; four grandchildren, Brady, Kate, Cason, and Jackson.

VISITATION: Monday, November 9, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Claxton First Baptist Church.

FUNERAL: Monday, November 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Claxton First Baptist Church.

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Claxton High School class of 1964.

BURIAL: Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

REMEMBRANCE: Claxton First Church, P.O. Box 607, Claxton, Ga. 30417; or charity of your choice.

Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

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