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Wayne Schwalm Obituary
He was born November 27, 1918 in Valley View, the son of Samuel E. and Jenny Snyder Schwalm.
He married Aleese McLain on April 8, 1944, in Camden, South Carolina and she preceded him in death on February 3, 1997. He transferred from Bainbridge, Georgia to Mineral Wells in 1956 to work with Southern Airways Helicopter Pilot School, and he served as Director of Aircraft Maintenance, Assistant General Manager, and General Manager.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, served on the Chamber of Commerce Board, served on the United Fund Board, was a past member of the Rotary Club, delivered Meals on Wheels, was a member of the King—Bee Coffee Club at Shotguns, and was a member of Masonic Lodge #611.
He is survived by his son: Wayne Samuel (Sam) Schwalm Jr. of Fort Worth, daughter: Sandra Lee (Sandy) Schwalm of Weatherford, granddaughters and husbands: Jennifer and Kelly Hoover of Overland Park, Kansas, Emily and Aaron May of Fort Worth, great-grandchildren: Sidney and Zoe Harwell, Kayla and Ashley Hoover, brothers and sisters-in-law: Fred and Bess Schwalm of Valley View, Pennsylvania, Bruce and Hilda Schwalm of Petersburg, Virginia, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held Monday, Oct. 26, in the Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Chapel with Rev. Doug Walker officiating. Burial followed in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
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Richard Taylor
October 27, 2009
Mr. Schwalm hired me at Southern Airways in January, 1967. I was only 19 years old. He impressed me as a very nice man and I haven't ever forgoten him.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Richard Taylor
Mineral Wells, Texas
Betty Murray MWHS 68
October 26, 2009
Sandra, I am saddened to read about your Dad passing. I remember him from Rainbows. My Dad (Tom Murray)worked with him at Wolters and they knew each other from Masons. My prayers for you and your family.
Jim Fester
October 24, 2009
I knew him when my wife and I lived at Town Village Ridgmar until about a year ago. I really enjoyed his company. We were part of a small friendly group that ate breakfast together. If I had known he was a Mason, I would have offered to take him to lodge or Scottish Rite with me.
Kevin Faherty
October 24, 2009
Marion and I were saddened to read about Mr. Schwalm Sr's passing, and offer our prayers of condolence for his family. We have known his son Sam Jr. since my days working for the Ft. Worth schools 1988-91. Please let us know if we can assist the family in any way.
Sallie Stults
October 24, 2009
I am so sorry to see of Mr. Schwalm's passing. My Daddy, Jim Parrish, worked for him for years at Southern Airways. I remember having your Mother and Dad at our house many times. Daddy and Mother had such respect for them. He was such a good man. You were blessed to have him around all this time and I am sure he lived a long wonderful life.
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