Matthew Tyler Swallow, age 35, Willowdell Road, Versailles, Ohio, was found to have passed away at his residence, early Tuesday morning, June 2, 2015.

He was born April 8, 1980, in Greenville, Ohio to Bonita (Roessner) Swallow of Versailles and Richard Swallow of Yorkshire. On December 10, 2010, at Greenville, Ohio, Matt married Amanda (Grillot) Swallow who survives.

Also surviving are five children: Ethan Swallow of Greenville, Lauryl Grillot and Avery Swallow at home, and Reanna and Tayla Meeker of St. Marys; two siblings: Justin Swallow & fiancee Betsy Lyons of Covington and Jessica Swallow & fiance Michael Oliver of Versailles; Grandparents, William & Frances Swallow of Yorkshire; mother-in-law, Vicky Grillot of Yorkshire; brothers & sisters-in-law: Christina & Kevin Huelsmeyer of Paulding and Aaron Grillot of Yorkshire.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, "Flowers" Donald Grillot; grandparents, Bruno & Belvajean Roessner; and uncles, Bruce Roessner and Randy Swallow.

A 1999 graduate of Versailles High School, Matt also studied High Performance Mechanics at UNOH College in Lima. He had been a welder and fabricator at Maria Stein Welding. Matt enjoyed working on cars, as well as anything with an engine. He also enjoyed fishing.

Matthew served in the US Army Special Operations, 160th SOAR Aviation Regiment, based in Fort Campbell, KY. He served tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). He had been a member of the St. Marys VFW.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday June 9, 2015, at the Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W. Third Street. Military Honor's will be provided by the US Army Honor Guard.

Friends may call Sunday 2:00 to 7:00 PM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.

Memorials may be made to the Matthew Swallow Family Memorial Fund.

Condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.