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SWALLOWS, Gary age 61 of Dayton passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011 in Vitas Hospice, Dayton after a long battle with ALS. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 8, 1949 the son of Haskel & Viola (Smith) Swallows. He is survived by his son Shawn Swallows of Florida, mother Viola Swallows of Dayton, 2 brothers Kenny (Betty) Swallows of Dayton and Danny (Mary) Swallows of Clayton, 2 sisters Jessie (Ernie) Means of Brookville, and Janet (Michael) Mullins of Tipp City, many Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and numerous caregivers. He was preceded in death by his father. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, June 3, 2011 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in the BLESSING FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Pastor Bob Stanforth officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Gary's memory to the ALS Association Central & Southern Ohio Chapter, 1170 Old Henderson Rd. Suite 221, Columbus, Ohio 43220. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Swallows
BONNIE PETERS
June 2, 2011
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. MY PRAYER WILL BE WITH THE FAMILY. GOD WILL GET YOU THURS THIS HE WILL BE SADLY MISS. LOVE TO ALL.
SHEILA HATFIELD
June 2, 2011
.To MRS SWALLOW AND FAMILY. I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT GARY HE IS WITH JESUS. THE ANGELS ARE WATCHING OVER HIM NOW AND WILL KEEP HIM UNDER THEIR WINGS FROM CARL AND SHEILA HATFIELD BETTYS NIECE
Ruth & Ronnie Day
June 2, 2011
To the family
I'am So sorry for your Loss. Keep memories close to the heart.
June 2, 2011
To the family of Gary,
Gary and my late husband, Roger Flint, were friends for many years. Gary was one of the very best people I was ever privileged to meet. He had such faith and serenity and was such an inspiration to all in the way he lived his life. They're flying free together in Heaven. May God bless and keep all of you in His loving care. Gary will not be forgotten.
Mrs. Kathleen Flint, Xenia, Ohio
Northeidge High Alumni
June 1, 2011
TO THE FAMILY,
The NHS Alumni express our sorrow for your loss. The thoughts of many are with you during this time of sorrow. The loss of someone close is difficult to bear. Our hearts go out to you now and in the days ahead. Your memories are keepsakes your loved one has left.
Tammy Morgan(Swallows)
June 1, 2011
Gary, you were one of the strongest men I ever knew in my life. You were a wonderful uncle who loved life even to the very end. You were always such a joy to be around and always made me laugh. You truly will be missed by all of our family. I love you so very much.
Your niece,
Kathy Glasgow
June 1, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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