Basil Earl Swalley, 65, passed away at his home in Chanute, Kansas, Friday, August 3, 2012. He was born January 24, 1947, in Maryville, Mo., the son of Joseph and Nellie (Thompson) Swalley. He graduated North Nodaway High School, Hopkins, Missouri. He was united in marriage on February 4, 1978, with Janice (Vassar) Swalley, in Maryville, Mo. She survives, of the home.  Basil and Jan made their home in Chanute for twenty years. Basil was a longtime cable television professional, and had served as a cable system technical supervisor.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, Jan, by his daughters, Kim Swalley, Humboldt, Kansas. Amber Swalley, Chanute, Kansas; two granddaughters, Janae and Kaitlyn Bartlett; and a sister, Ardith Zion, Maryville, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 7, 2012, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel, Chanute, and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at the Price Funeral Chapel, Maryville, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, August 9, 2012, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, Mo.

Memorial:  Autism Speaks,  5455 Wilshire Blvd  Suite 2250, Los Angeles, CA  90036

Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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