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- May 27, 2014
Gregory P. Swann
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
WILSON -
Gregory P. Swann of Wilson, May 24, 2014 in Niagara Hospice House with his family at his side, born on August 12, 1945 in Wilson, he is the son of the late Earl L. and Genevieve G. (Lort) Swann.
A 1963 graduate of Wilson High School, Gregg joined the United States Air Force, where he learned Martial Arts, and was Honorably Discharged in 1966. He met Barbara Malick in 1968 and they were married in 1972. Gregg attended Niagara County Community College as an art student and continued to learn to draw by the John Nagy mail-order school. He drew Reuben Wilson's picture which is displayed at the Wilson Historical Society, an avid computer buff and was also an amateur Gunsmith. A member of the Wilson Conservation Club, he loved his cats, the outdoors, target shooting, hunting, spending time with family and was very devoted to his mother.
Surviving him besides his mother and wife are a brother, Terry L. Swann of Wilson; an aunt, Margaret Lort of Gasport; an uncle, Marlind Lort of Arizona; sister-in-law, Melody Welnoski of Pennsylvania. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and many good friends. Predeceased by two brothers, Charles E. Swann and David F. Swann.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 in the Wilson First Baptist Church at 1 PM Petit Street Wilson. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Niagara Hospice or to the Wilson Fire Company #1. Arrangements by the Hamilton and Clark Funeral Home, 270 Young Street, Wilson.
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