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Gary Sweigart Obituary

BEECH GROVE

Gary Eugene Sweigart, 54, died Sunday, March 25, 2007, at his home in Beech Grove, Virginia.

Born April 18, 1952, in Pennsylvania, he was a son of Pauline Buohl Sweigart of Denver, Pennsylvania, and the late Alton Wesley Sweigart. He was a self-employed contractor.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Ann Grosteffon Sweigart; one son, Stephen (Jennifer Brown); a daughter, Dana Sweigart (Daniel Fitzgerald), all of Beech Grove; two brothers, Les (Louise) and Benny (Karen); two sisters, Linda Youndt (Gary) and Brenda Wike (Merf) all of Pennsylvania; and two grandchildren, Caleb Sweigart and Danielle Fitzgerald.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald.

The family will receive friends at his home, 2523 Beech Grove Road, Roseland, Virginia, from 2 until 4 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, during which time a memorial service will be conducted by Mr. Robert Mansfield.

Byrum-Parr Funeral Home of Roseland, Virginia, is serving the family.
Published by The News Virginian from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2007.

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Angela Bennett

March 29, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Tracy Harlow

March 29, 2007

Debbie, Dana and Stevie;
My heart goes out to you and for Gary. He was a great and special man that I was always remember with a smile. My kids will always consider him Uncle Gary.
Tracy, Brianna and Derek

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