Gene Ray Schwyhart retired to Shell Knob, MO.  He was born at home in Cedar Creek, MO on October 5, 1934, and he departed this world on August 9, 2023.  He grew up in Cedar Creek, MO.  He served in the Army and was honorably discharged.  When he came home Gene started his own tile business.  His past times were fishing and gardening.  Gene is proceeded in death by his parents, William Schwyhart (father) Annie Schwyhart (mother).  He leaves behind three children; Paul and Paula Skinner of Shell Knob, Bradley Schwyhart and Brady and Julie Schwyhart, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and many other family members and friends.  No services are planned at this time a Celebration Of Life will be at a later date.  Cremation is under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.