Mr. Gary Albert Schwarz, Sr.
June 18, 1957 - October 18, 2021
Charleston, WV
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Mr. Gary Albert Schwarz, Sr.
June 18, 1957 - October 18, 2021
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Gary Albert Schwarz, 64, passed away at home on October 18, 2021.
He was born June 18, 1957 in Wheeling, West Virginia and raised in Charleston, graduating from Charleston High School in 1975. Gary studied business at Marshall University, and was a sales representative for McLain Surgical Supply, Inc. He enjoyed all sports, playing organized baseball and basketball in his youth. Later, he became a staunch supporter of West Virginia sports and cheered for his beloved Cleveland Browns and Reds. Gary enjoyed spending time with his friends, but most of all looked forward to weekends at the family camp on the Greenbrier River outside of Lewisburg.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Shirley Schwarz, and nephew Todd Powell.
He is survived by Cheri Schwarz in Charleston; son Gary, Jr. (Ali) in Austin, Texas; daughter Devon (Dylan) in Lexington, KY; and brothers, Dr. Jack H. (Jay) Schwarz, Jr., (Lorri) of Bluefield, Va., Eric Schwarz (Denise) and Todd Schwarz (Carolyn) in Charleston. Gary is also survived by loving nieces, nephews and a host of long-time friends.
A private celebration of life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Greenbrier River Trail Association https://www.greenbrierrivertrail.com/.
You may send condolences to the family at: www.barlowbonsall.com
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
2 responses to Mr. Gary Albert Schwarz, Sr.
Dave Gillis says:
November 28, 2021
Gary could party hard and few could keep up with him. I recently found pictures of us having a blast during a snowstorm while I was up at WVU 😉
He was quite the character and always up for trouble – and like Ches – I have both fond and foggy memories of our time spent together.
I will miss him and I hope he had a good life and a pain-free end.
Dave “D” Gillis
ches marks says:
November 15, 2021
We are heartbroken and saddened at the news of Gary’s death. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family.
We will always have fond and enjoyable memories of our time spent with Gary. He had a penchant for fun, always, outgoing and being there when asked.
We had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with Gary and those are the memories we will forever carry with us. We will always love and miss him.
In our thoughts and prayers,
Ann and Ches Marks