William Sweet Obituary
William Eddy Sweet, 64 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley. He was a welder. Mr. Sweet was born May 11, 1961 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of the late Charles and Delores (Vice) Sweet.
Mr. Sweet is survived by his wife of twenty-eight years – Thela Denise Sweet; a daughter – Jaime Sweet; a step-daughter – Dawn Grigson; two step-sons – Shelby and Willie Cox; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother – Charles Sweet, Jr.; two sisters – Linda Ormes and Diane Weidle.
Following cremation, there will be no services.
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1011 S Second St, Ripley, OH 45167
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