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Billy Sweatt Obituary
YORK - Billy "Curve Ball" Sweatt, 78, of 2050 Old York Rd., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 26, 2010.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday June 29, 2010, at the First Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Trey Doyle. Burial will be at Lakeview Memory Gardens.
Billy was a son of the late Hazel M. Sweatt and Inez Jordan Sweatt. He was retired from Celanese Corp. He was an avid S.C. Gamecock fan and also loved golf. A four-year, four-letter high school athlete, Billy was inducted into the York County Sports Hall of Fame and played professional baseball. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Special Services.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Robertson Sweatt; a son, Randy Sweatt (Lynn), of Rock Hill, S.C.; daughter, Regina S. White of Greenville, S.C.; three brothers, Jack M. Sweatt (Darnelle), James (Jimmy) Sweatt (Rachel), and Donald R. Sweatt, all of Rock Hill; two sisters, Joanne S. Carter and Carolyn S. Brackett (Pat), both of Rock Hill; two stepdaughters, Stacie H. Greene (Scott) and Terry H. Hardin (Terry), both of York; a stepson, Sammy Harper of York; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; a great-grandson; and caregiver, Viola Clark; sitter, Dennis White; and nurse Karen Quail whom he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Sweatt; a sister, Martha Jean Sweatt Earle; and a great-grandchild.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2010, at Bratton Funeral Home, and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 102 S. Congress St. York, SC 29745.
Bratton Funeral Home in York is serving the Sweatt family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Rick Torrence
July 2, 2010
Semper Fi Marine ... Guarding Heavens Gates .
Chris Davis
July 1, 2010
Regina and Randy I'm sorry to hear of yout loss. Bill was a wonderful man. God Bless you all.
Betty McCraw and family
June 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christie, Daren and Sophie Spencer
June 30, 2010
Dear, Jack, Darnelle and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers. God Bless you all.
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Elizabeth Starnes
June 29, 2010
Randy and Sweatt Family
Mom and I were so sorry to hear about Bill - so many wonderful memories on Eisenhower Road. God Bless you all during this time. Elizabeth and Mary Starnes
Susan Stevenson Lee
June 29, 2010
Regina and Randy I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I have very fond memories of all of us playing ball in your backyard, cookouts and just hanging out. I spent as much time at your house as I did at home. My prayers are with you and your entire family. We love you guys.
June 29, 2010
Ann,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. You have taken such good care of him. You're in my prayers.
Jan Ferrell, former teacher at RHHS
Jeff Jordan
June 28, 2010
Regina and Randy. We are so sorry to hear of Bills passing. We are also sorry we are unable to be with you at this time. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you during this difficult time. Jeff and family.
Sharon Godfrey & Family
June 28, 2010
Ann & Family:Our Prayers and Thoughts Are With.May The Lord Bless You and Give You Peace.We Love You:
Bill & Libby (Jordan) Morris
June 28, 2010
Ann and family, may God give you peace and comfort as you go through this very tough period. We have prayed for you and the family. God bless you all.
Linda Hunter Carroll-Helms
June 28, 2010
Ann and Family,Bill was such a sweet man,we had some fun years tailgating at the football games,Our Love of the gamecocks started our friendship,He's been sick for so long and now because of God's love he has a brand new healthy body, God be with you all,and coninue to surround you all with his Love. You're all in my prayers.
Tena Epps Wilson
June 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Randy and Regina. Billy taught all the neighborhood kids to play softball in his backyard. I'll cherish the memories that I have growing up with the Sweatt family.
Dianne Martin
June 28, 2010
Ann, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories.
Ronald Threatt & Dianne T. Martin, Savannah, Ga.
Tina Godfrey Truesdale
June 28, 2010
Ann,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Eddie McGuirt
June 28, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Trish & Lash LeRoux
June 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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