William James Schwab, age 69, of Douglasville, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born in Rochester, New York on August 15, 1952, the son of the late William Schwab and the late Nuella Murray Schwab. He worked for Toys R Us for 25 years as a truck driver. He was a Catholic.
He loved his wife and family, to whom he was affectionately called “Pops”. He loved to travel and spend time with his grandbabies and his great grandbabies. He also enjoyed making candles.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Keith Schwab.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Ellen Skelly Schwab; his daughters: Rachael Schwab, and Katie (Mark) Jackson; his sons: Christopher (Kimberly) Schwab, Marcus Agosto, Shawn (Wendy) Gianforte, and Dale Gianforte; sister: Missy (Mickey) Costello; brothers: Timothy “Tim” (Carol) Schwab, Andrew Schwab, and Jimmy (Danielle) Schwab; grandchildren: Tiffany Williams, Jamie Agosto, Christian Griffin, Cameron Jackson, Reagan Jackson, Hailey Griffin, Micah Griffin, Landon Agosto, Makayla Schwab, Michael Schwab, and Landon Wagner-Schwab; great grandchildren: Maddox Noles, Bailey Williams, Julian Santana; several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:00 am in the Rosehaven Chapel with Father Christian Cossio officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitleygarner.com for the Schwab family.
Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with Mr. Schwab's services.