| Howard G. Swafford | |
| State House2: | Tennessee |
| Term2: | 1973–1985 |
| District2: | 12th |
| Birth Date: | 11 October 1919 |
| Birth Place: | Jasper, Tennessee |
| Death Place: | Jasper, Tennessee |
| Occupation: | Educator |
| Residence: | South Pittsburg, Tennessee Jasper, Tennessee |
Howard Graham Swafford (October 11, 1919 - February 4, 2016) was an American politician in the state of Tennessee. Swafford served in the Tennessee House of Representatives as a Republican from the 12th District from 1973 to 1985.[1] [2] A native of Jasper, Tennessee, he was a lawyer, member of the Tennessee Bar Association and alumnus of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He was also a veteran of World War II, serving as a Naval Aviator Pilot. He participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima and served on the USS South Dakota (BB-57).[3]