Born in Lepanto, he was an Army veteran, a construction worker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife: Mary Sweeney of Lepanto; three daughters: Stacy Scott, Wendy Sweeney and Blair Sweeney, all of Lepanto; a sister: Brenda Sweeney of Osceola; and one grandson.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola with the Rev. Jim Duffle officiating. Burial followed in Potter Memorial Cemetery at Lepanto.
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