Larry Gene Sweeney

1937 - 2022

SWEENEY, Larry Gene, 85, of Powhatan County, passed away surrounded by his family on September 16, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Palmer and Gladys Sweeney. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Sweeney; sons, Larry GC. (Katherine) and Eric Douglas Sweeney (Lori); daughter, Laura Michaels (David); brothers, Kenneth (Hope), Dennis (Volina), Roger (Carolyn), Palmer Jr. (Norine), Michael (Jennette) and Jerry Sweeney (Sharon); grandchildren, Andrew Younger, Tyler Sweeney, Cheyenne Sweeney, Krissa Sweeney; and great-grandson, Jake Michael Younger. Larry was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing the waters of both Smith Mountain Lake and Chickahominy Lakes. He also enjoyed his days hunting a field in his native Dickinson, as well as Powhatan County. Larry was a beloved son, brother, father and grandfather. While we are saddened by his passing, we rejoice in knowing he has gone home to join the Lord. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Bennett and Barden Funeral Home Chapel. Online condolences may be made at Bennettbardenfh.com.