Greggery Ray Schwalie

OBITUARY: Greggery Ray Schwalie
Greggery Ray Schwalie, 52, Topeka, passed away Fri., 10/09 2009, at his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1957, in Topeka, the son of Raymond G. and Geraldine (Vale) Schwalie. Gregg was a painter for Ray Schwalie & Associates and a member of Local # 96. He was a beloved dad, papa, son, brother, and uncle; affectionately known as "Papa Old Skin" by his grandchildren. Gregg made it up the stairs to Heaven and at the top stood his father, Raymond, and sister, Rhonda. He will now be sitting on a cloud, watching over us smiling down at us, and shall visit us while we dream. You'll be in our Hearts 'til we see you again. We love you always and forever. Surviving are his companion: Billie Jo; daughters: Samantha and Mandy; grandchildren: Justice and Trinity; mother: Geraldine; sister: Terri; and niece: Lakisha. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Thurs., 10/15/2009, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Gregg will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Wed., at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gregg Schwalie Memorial Fund c/o Bank of America, 4001 Sw Huntoon, Topeka, KS 66604.