Maurice La'Don Sweat

Maurice La'Don Sweat obituary, Lexington, KY

Maurice La'Don Sweat

Maurice Sweat Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith & Smith Funeral Home - Lexington on Feb. 26, 2025.

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A Life Remembered: Maurice La'Don Sweat, a life-long resident of Lexington, Kentucky, pass
away unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 54. Maurice (Reese) as
he was affectionally known, was a loving and devoted father, cherished Pawpaw, Son, Brother,
and a dear friend to many.
Born on January 9, 1971, in Lexington, Kentucky to Reva Sweat-Mason and the late Rufus
Talbert. He was preceded in death by his father, his stepfather, James Mason, his daughter,
Maurisa Sweat; his grandparents John & Loraine Dunson; and nephew, Eric Sweat, Jr.
He was a 1989 graduate of Tates Creek High School, where he was member of the varsity
football team in the capacity of a Fullback. He attended Morehead State University, Morehead,
Kentucky from 1990-1992. Reese was a man of many passions but mostly he enjoyed spending
time with his family.
Maurice is survived by his mother; Reva V. Sweat-Mason; his children, Kierstin Sweat, Brandon
Epps, Nathan Sweat; his siblings Patricia Graham, Eric (Jeanette) Sweat, Tracy Sweat and
Myron Sweat; his grandchildren; Ava, Kinslee and Malaya Sweat; a host of nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and nephews, and numerous other family members and friends.
Homegoing services will be held on Friday, February 28 th at the Unity Worship Center, 1975
Haggard Court: The viewing is from 12PM to 1:00PM and service will follow immediately after.

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March 4, 2025

Remember "The Maurice Sweat Show" . Walking onto the field I told the opposing head coach, I'm going to run Maurice Sweat the first twelve plays of the game and there is nothing you can do about it." And there wasn't! Love you Maurice. Coach Johnson

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