Kellen Thomas Swank

Our Family lost a dearly loved member when Kellen Thomas Swank, 33 passed away unexpectedly July 24, 2021. Kellen was Born May 17, 1988, Huntington W.V. to parents Lisa D. Fox and W.T Scott Swank, he was a brother to siblings Kurtis, Kali, Stevie, Lydia and Lauryn. Kellen enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and especially rock climbing and bouldering. Food (both cooking and eating) and Travel were also a passion, with his travels taking him from Brice to Zion Canyon to Hadrian’s Wall, but he really enjoyed spending time in his back yard- the Smoky Mountains with his son and dog at Abram’s Creek Campground or Metcalf Bottoms. Fishing and getting into the creek were a required activity, during these adventures. His fun and joyous personality had interruptions over the years as he struggled with addiction and eventually lost his battle with this illness. Surviving Family Members include Son Kyler Thomas Swank, Maryville, TN; his Ex-wife Kaila Baty, Maryville, TN; Mother Lisa D. Fox (Steve), Greenback, TN; Father, WT Scott Swank, Ephesus, GA; Grandparents Roberta Swank, Franklin, NC; Jim and Margaret Fox, Greenback, TN; Brother Kurtis R. Swank (Claire), Cleveland, TN & Sister Kali Niethammer (Mark), Maryville, TN; Stevie Fox, Lydia Fox & Lauryn Fox, all of Greenback TN; Uncles/Aunts/Cousins/Niece include Evelyn, Eleanor & Edward Niethammer, Mark & Amy Swank, William J. Swank, Elizabeth Swank, James Swank, Mike and Lori Weaver, Jimmy & Teresa Nelson, John & Gladys Nelson, Jeff & Kerrie Nelson, Jacob Nelson, Nick Campbell, Jesse Campbell. Tony Fox, Karen Campbell, Laureen & Larry King, Thomas King, Katheryn King, Doug & Tommie Swank and of course his dog Sophie; Predeceased by the deaths of His grandparents Wayne T. Swank Jim and Louis Nelson; A Memorial and Celebration of Kellen’s life is scheduled for Labor Day weekend in the Smokey Mountains. Contact Scott for info (wswank@yahoo.com).