Thomas Sweat

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Thomas “Tommy” Sweat, 74, of Sebring, FL, passed away peacefully at home. He was born in Owensboro on April 17, 1943 to the late Edward Sweat and Lena May Wright Sweat. Tommy was a member of Dawson Springs Baptist Church. He was a clarinet player, he loved music and enjoyed architecture. He was a master of all trades, and there was nothing he could not do. He retired after 40 years from Sweat Brothers Garage, where he was an owner/operator. Tommy is survived by his wife of 53 years, Geneva Phelps Sweat, his children Lisa (Bob) Sweat Vrabic of Ackworth, GA, Keith Sweat of Paris, KY, Holly (Roy Sanderfur) Sweat and 6 grandchildren. A Prayer Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, with burial to follow at Grant Phelps Cemetery in Butler County, KY (which is just outside Morgantown, KY), maps will be available. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Haley McGinnis Funeral Home and Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Thomas “Tommy” Sweat. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Thomas “Tommy” Sweat at www.haleymcginnis.com.

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  1. I was fortunate to have Mr. Sweat as my first neighbor as a homeowner. It was truly an honor to know Mr. Sweat. Thomas and Geneva treated me with respect that they didn’t have too, and I will never forget the cookies they baked me after I mowed my yard

  2. To Geneva, Lisa, Keith, and Holly – So sorry for your loss. Surprised and saddened to hear the news. Prayers to you all.

    Tommy was always happy and joking during the time I knew him. He let me drive Lisa to a family get together in the old Sweat Brothers

    • Thank you Kenny, you were like a member of the family, I’ve not looked at these until now, it’s so far the worst thing I’ve experienced but if you need help driving a 3 on the tree, Dad taught me before you brother 🙂 God Bless Kenny…. ~Keith

  3. Dear Lisa, Geneva, Holly and Keith,
    I would like to express my condolences in the loss of your dad and husband. I was able to go through pictures at home and was able to smile at all the good times we had as neighbors and friends in Owensboro. One of my f


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