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“Dear Family, We were sorry to here about cousin Chris but,know that he is in a better place now with his mom and dad. You are all in are prayers. We...Read More »
1 of 5 | Posted by: Mary Reed Brownlee - Galesburg, IL

“Dear Family, We were sorry to here about cousin Chris but,know that he is in a better place now with his mom and dad. You are all in are prayers. We...Read More »
2 of 5 | Posted by: Mary Reed Brownlee - Galesburg, IL

“I'm so sorry to see you go Uncle Chris but I am glad you are no longer suffering. ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Rachel Fox - Spring Valley, IL

“Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends of Chris. His was a long painful struggle and we can only take comfort in that he is no longer...Read More »
4 of 5 | Posted by: Dan & Cathy Waddle - Saint Robert, MO

“Im so sorry for your loss..My thoughts and prayers are with you.. ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Katie Lind - Houston, TX


Rev. Christopher A. Swalley, 64, of the 100 block of Suburban Pkwy., Norfolk, VA, passed away January 21, 2012, in Sentara Leigh Hospital. A native of East St. Louis, IL, he was the son of the late Chester and Alice Swalley. He was a Southern Baptist Minister who was ordained as an evangelist minister at Oak Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Elaine Grovar of California; four grandsons; and a sister, Cindy Smith of Texas. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Charles Mosely officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel is handling the arrangements.