Christopher "Chris" Niles Swartout, 24, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Chris was born on February 16, 2001. He is survived by his son, Bo Swartout; brothers, Taylor Swartout, Nathan Dotson, Dylan Barger, Jarron Jones, and Brandon Stuntz; parents, Niles Swartout and Amika (Timmy) Smith; aunts, Amanda (Jason) Smith, Cheyanne Harton, Kassi Shipley and April McClure; grandmothers, Shelley (Tom) Howington and Soundra (Dennis) Chastain; great-grandmother, Ruthie Shipley; grandfathers, Jerry Green and Steve Shipley; and leaves behind many friends and family members.

He was preceded in death by great-grandfathers, Robert Swartout and Lee Shipley; uncle, RJ McClure, and great-grandmother, Carol Swartout.

Chris proudly served in the United States Marine Corps prior to starting his career as a UPS truck driver. He had a deep love for his family, friends, and going fast. Chris was Christlike, someone you could always count on, and above all a devoted father, his son Bo was his greatest pride and joy. He carried a presence that filled every room he entered. Whether it was his infectious smile, laugh, or he was greeting you with a "what do you say?" Chris was one of a kind and there will never be another like him. He will be remembered for the way he worked hard and loved harder.

The family will receive visitors at Maple Grove Baptist Church, 9525 Birchwood Pike, Harrison, TN 37341, on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. The funeral service will follow the Sunday visitation and will begin at 5:00 p.m., officiated by Pastors Ronnie Dotson and Kenny Waldrop.

Chris will be laid to rest at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Til Valhalla Project https://tilvalhallaproject.com/.

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Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58 Chapel, 423 622-3171