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William Sweat Obituary

William "Randy" Sweat

July 24, 1959 - March 18, 2015

Funeral services for William "Randy" Sweat will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville with the Reverend Joey Rudisill officiating. Interment will be at Drakes Fork Cemetery in Cravens, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home in Pineville, Louisiana

Mr. Sweat, age 55, of Tioga, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at his residence in Pineville, Louisiana.

Randy was a member of Wilda Baptist Church, Cotile. He was an avid fisherman and a huge Nascar and sports fan. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. Randy worked for many years on the road as an outside salesperson selling millwork. He never met a stranger and always had a story with a sense of humor. He was a very kind person, loved animals, always practicing catch and release.

He is preceded in death by his father, James William Sweat.

He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Janet Sweat of Tioga; his mother, Carmen Sweat of Alexandria; one son, James Sweat and wife Courtney of Alexandria; two brothers, Steven Earl Sweat of Alexandria and Charles Sweat of Alexandria; three grandchildren, Kesslyn Sweat, Reagan Sweat and Payton Sweat.

Friends may visit with the family at Rush Funeral Home in Pineville on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again on Saturday March, 21, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. until time of service.

Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Sweat Family by visiting www.rushfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Town Talk on Mar. 20, 2015.

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Conchetta Impastato

March 21, 2015

So sorry to hear of his passing. His family is in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed by many people all over the state.

Scott & Pam Tuneberg

March 21, 2015

So sorry to hear about Randy's passing. He was a good man and a great friend. Our condolences to the entire family.

Barry & Chelly Tuneberg

March 21, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Shea Fogleman

March 20, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

melissa Woodson-Neal

March 20, 2015

So sorry to hear of Randy's passing. I will always remember Randy with fawn memories and his love for NASCAR. May you find peace and comfort during your time of sorrow.

March 20, 2015

An old friend from many years ago. Sad to see him leave this world. My sympathy to the family. Bama Hinton

Terri (Ducote) Tidwell

March 20, 2015

Hope it brings comfort to know my prayers and thoughts are with the Sweat family. Randy was a childhood friend that was always fun to be around. I know he will be missed very much. God bless each of you!

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