Albert Kenneth Sweeney age 76 of Smyrna, died Thursday evening, Jan. 22, 2026 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Born Aug. 12, 1949 in Nashville, he was the son of the late Albert Franklin Sweeney and Lena Katherine Finn Sweeney and was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Neal Sweeney.
Ken was a Vietnam War veteran serving with the U.S. Army and the Tennessee Air National Guard. He had a 39 yr. career as a jet engine mechanic with Military Services. Ken was a member of Smyrna Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Ann Hargrove Sweeney of Smyrna; daughter, Carissa Lynn (Antione) Wallace and son, Dan Sweeney both of Smyrna; step-children, Doug (Michelle) Brown, Scott (Susan) Brown and Bradley Brown; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Ken is also survived by his sisters, Linda Rogers of Smithville and Debbie (Bob) Tuggle of Nolensville.
A celebration of Ken's life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at Smyrna Church of Christ. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. till service time. Interment with Military Honors will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at the Nashville National Cemetery, 1420 Gallatin Rd. South, Madison, TN 37115.
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