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Clayton Sweet Obituary
Clayton Dwight Sweet Jr., 74, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, in the Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Nursing Center, Dublin, Va. He was born on October 2, 1933, in Bluefield, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Clayton D. Sweet Sr. and Mary Gordon Alley Sweet; and his grandparents, William L. Alley Sr. and Mary Foard Alley, of Bluefield, W.Va., and Charles Henry Sweet and Eva Lena Sweet, of Elyria, Ohio. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 44 years, Wanda Leeson Sweet, of the home; and two sons and daughter-in-law, Clayton Dwight Sweet Ill and Joy Sweet, of Wytheville, Va., and Timothy Gordon Sweet, of Draper; two precious grandchildren, Clayton "Clay" Dwight Sweet IV and Lindsey Faith Sweet, of Wytheville; one special son in Christ, Yogi Naik and wife, Mina; and special grandson, Sunjay, of Burlington, Ontario. He was also survived by many brothers and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and many special church families. He graduated from Beaver High School, Bluefield College and the University of Richmond with honors receiving the bachelor of arts degree. He also graduated from South Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary at Wake Forest, N.C. He served his Savior and Lord as the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Pulaski, Va.; First Baptist Church, Fries, Va.; Cumberland Heights Baptist Church, Bluefield, W.Va., and New Hope Baptist Chapel, Pulaski, Va. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 815 Randolph Avenue, Pulaski, Va. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted on 3 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2008, at Stevens Funeral Home with Pastor Johnny Howlett, Pastor Neal Hawks and Pastor Yogi Naik officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Christian Cemetery, Burleigh Horton Road, Draper, Va. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.
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for Clayton Sweet
Richard Oldham
September 19, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Rev Sweet. I had the honor and pleasure of meeting him when he visited my Father in Law - Harry Parks, a few years ago. Mr. Parks and Rev Sweet had memories way back to when he was pastor of Cumberland Heights Baptist Church. Rev Sweet was a man full of life and full of the lord. He will be surely missed by all. The stories he could tell. These stories and memories now live on in the ones who knew him.
Charmayne Hall-Kemp
September 14, 2008
We are so sorry of your loss. He was such a kind man to all and now he is at a better place and no more suffering. With our deepest sympathy, Love Donnie, Charmayne and Meagan
Rev. Perry & Dee Hawks
September 14, 2008
Dear Sister Sweet & family
Meeting Bro.Sweet many years ago was a great blessing. We hope and pray that God will comfort your hearts in this difficult time. I know he will be missed but our loss is heavens gain. God bless
Eddie and June Hall
September 14, 2008
Wanda and Family, We are so sorry of your loss. Rev. Sweet was such a good man and he will greatly be missed. With our deepest sympathy, Love Eddie and June Hall
Bess and Charles Altice
September 13, 2008
Dear Wanda and Family,
We are so sorry that we cannot be with you at this time of sadness...you will personally hear from us a little later. We are thinking of you and your family and remembering what a special person, pastor and friend he was to all who knew him..
Sincerely,
Bess and Charlie,
Staci Damron
September 13, 2008
To The Family of Rev. Clayton Sweet,
I just wanted to extend my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to you during this difficult time. I have very fond memories of Rev. Sweet. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.
Staci Damron
Edgmont Baptist Church
Doris Hyatt
September 13, 2008
Dear Wanda, my husband Bob was so close to Clayton when they attended Burke Memorial Church in Princeton, WV and has many fond memories of him. He will cherish them forever. We send our love and prayers to you and your family. God Bless you! Bob and Doris Hyatt
Danielle & Wayne Dickerson
September 12, 2008
Dear Wanda, Dwight & Family & Tim,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember everytime i saw Clayton he always had a smile on his face. I will miss him saying prayer at family dinners. May Peace be with you during this time of sorrow.
Monica LaRue
September 12, 2008
I knew Clayton for many,many years. He was an inspiration. I would go to him many times for advice, and have and will greatly miss that. I know he is rejoicing right now to be with his Father which he always looked forward to. I pray for peace and comfort for you, Dwight, Timmy, and the whole family. (Joshua 1:9) My prayers are with you all. With much love..
phyllis Jennings
September 12, 2008
Wanda, so sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. may god bless.
David, Tonya, Amanda and Hanah Quesenberry
September 12, 2008
I remember Clayton crying when we would bring Amanda to church when she was little. He would always let her sing "Jesus Loves Me" in her own way. He had such a sweet heart. When we found out that she had Cerebal Palsy, Clayton was one of the people that reminded that God was in charge and let him do his work. He did his work and still is. Thank you for sharing him with so many of us.
Clayton will be missed, but we know that he is sitting beside our Lord and Savior right now. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family during this time.
John and Teresa Hoge
September 12, 2008
Dear Wanda, Dwight and family, and Tim,
Although we are saddened that Clayton has left his earthly body, we take heart that he is in paradise. I consider Mr. Sweet a bold and unabashed man of God when he preaches and a kind, emotional man when he tends to the needs of the flock. He lived to the example of Christ as few have done.
Our hearts hurt for you. Please let us know if we can do anything.
Your friends in Christ.
Alice Grubb
September 12, 2008
Wanda,
You know what Clayton meant to our family, especially my Dad. He always called me Alice Marlene and his joy and laughter were contagious! Your wedding was the first one I can remember ever attending. He baptized Elaine and I along with half of Trinity Baptist youth and children. He was a true servant of God and he loved his God. He trully is in his Mansion Just Over the Hilltop! We love you all!
Gary, Alice Marlene, Jamie and Katie Grubb
Tim Crouse
September 12, 2008
Wanda and Family,I am very sorry to hear about Clayton's passing.He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.I have many fond memories of waiting on you both at Roses in Pulaski.He always had a bright smile on his face and a kind word for everyone,and it always made my day to get to speak with him.You all will be in my prayers.May God bless you all
renea owens
September 12, 2008
Wanda I just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. Clayton will be greatly missed by everyone. I know that i will.
Tish Fox (Cowan)
September 12, 2008
Wanda and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Clayton is now at his mansion, and what a mansion he should have. He was an influence to every member of my family and he will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
JAMES FARLEY
September 12, 2008
Brother Clayton was a blessing and a choice servant of Christ. Those were blessed times of fellowship that I and my brother Kenny had with brother Clayton and his folks when singing at his church. Our prayers are with the family and loved ones at this time. God bless his memory.
Rev 7:13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?
Rev 7:14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Rev 7:15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.
Rev 7:16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
Rev 7:17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Candy Muncy
September 12, 2008
Mrs. Sweet and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, Preacher Sweet will be sadly missed. I am so thankful that I knew him. He was the closest you could get to God here on earth. I will never forget the way he preached, he didn't even need his bible to read from, he had all his scriptures memorized in his heart. He brought to us a message sent down from God above
He preached about God’s mercy, His compassion and His love. He was a wonderful man.
I know God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that he was suffering, He knew he was in pain, He knew that he would never get well on earth again. He knew the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, and God didn't want that for him so he decided he had enough and he took him home.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick winkle
September 11, 2008
Clayton was always a pleasure to see and a very kind man! He was always a very happy go lucky person. He will be missed by the many lives that he touched over the years..
Rick Winkle and family
Judy Surface Bowling
September 11, 2008
Wanda:
So sorry for your loss, God gained one of the best of the from this earth. He will be greatly missed. He was one GREAT MAN of God.
Sorry we are not in Pulaski but prayers will be with you.
Melissa Swain
September 11, 2008
Wanda and family,my prayers are with you and your family.
Melissa
Joel and Terrie Cox
September 11, 2008
Wanda,
What did I learn from Clayton? That God is in control of everything. That He loves us. That we are always in His care. That when people hurt you, and they will, you must forgive them. He had such compassion. He was always there. There has never been a more giving or loving man. He has touched more lives than we will ever know about. Through Clayton Sweet we that knew him can say we saw the heart of God. May God comfort you as only He can, and through us may you know that you are loved and not alone. God Bless you, the boys and Family.
Amy Jones
September 11, 2008
Wanda and Family,
Clayton meant the world to us. He will be greatly missed. He will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we will never forget him.
Love and Prayers,
Danny, Amy, Emma, Gracie, and Logan Jones
Candy Muncy
September 11, 2008
Mrs. Sweet and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, Preacher Sweet will be sadly missed. I am so thankful that I knew him. He was the closest you could get to God here on earth. I will never forget the way he preached, he didn't even need his bible to read from, he had all his scriptures memorized in his heart. He brought to us a message sent down from God above
He preached about God’s mercy, His compassion and His love. He was a wonderful man.
I know God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that he was suffering, He knew he was in pain, He knew that he would never get well on earth again. He knew the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, and God didn't want that for him so he decided he had enough and he took him home.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Candy Muncy (Maudie Hodge Hawkins Great Niece)
betty moye
September 11, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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