Gary Swallows, 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.