Name: Visitation for Gordon O. Sweatt
Start: 2019-09-13T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Mason-White Funeral Home - Washington

Gordon O. Sweatt
EAST PEORIA - Gordon O. Sweatt, 62, of East Peoria passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 7, 2019, in East Peoria, due to an accidental electrocution.
He was born on December 28, 1956, in Canton, Ohio, the son of Clayton and Juanita Leach Sweatt. He married Sue Balentine on January 10, 1976, in East Peoria.
Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mandy (Duane) Hays of Pekin, IL; and one son, Mickey (Beth) Sweatt of Creve Coeur, IL. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Jessie Young, Caitlyn Lynch, Coulton Young, Ashlyn Sweatt and Cooper Sweatt; along with five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Debbie (John) Sheldon and Diane (Joe) McHenry, both of East Peoria. His parents and one brother, David, preceded him in death.
Gordon worked for Rohn Manufacturing in Bellevue for 25 years. He was an avid racing fan, including dirt track and NASCAR. He also enjoyed camping and anything outdoors. Gordon had an energetic passion for life, but what he enjoyed most of all was spending time with his family and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, September 13, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2019, also at the funeral home. Pastor Keith Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery in Morton, IL.
Memorials in his name may be given to St. Jude Mid-West Affiliate or Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois.
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Published by Peoria Journal Star from Sep. 10 to Sep. 12, 2019.

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September 14, 2019

Remembering your great love story today and always.

Ribert Ellis

September 14, 2019

Sirry hear loss me and carolyn gres. Up a MN d school carolyn. Wickert tell debbie
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Steve Bales

September 13, 2019

RIP old friend, so sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. Prayers for the family. -Steve Bales

Rick and Karen Brewer

September 11, 2019

Sending our thoughts and prayers to your family, I will always treasure the memories from Jr. high and high school. Gordon was a great friend.

Anita Spencer

September 11, 2019

Sue, Mickey, Mandy and family, we were just devastated to hear the news Of Wonderful Gordon. You guys were the greatest neighbors ever. So many memories. Gordon was always willing to help us in any way, and just our chats with you guys will never be forgotten. We recently ran into Gordon at an estate sale and he was so interested in our kids lives, and just beamed with pride and enthusiasm when filling us in on his family. He truly was a special man and will be missed deeply! We will continue keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Teresa Dycus

September 11, 2019

So sorry for your loss! Prayers

Angie Hull-Martin

September 11, 2019

I will always remember Gordon sharing a beer with my Uncle Dave and his southern drawl. His hefty laugh was contagious. My heart breaks for the family. May God grant you comfort in your grief, peace in your sorrow, and sweet memories to carry you through until you meet in heaven. Our families go way back to the bottoms and it seems only a short time ago, that Gordon was enjoying a beer or an RC cola at the Parks household. My heartfelt condolence on this tragic loss of such a kind soul. God Bless each of you.

Kathy Lundy

September 10, 2019

So sorry to see this. I am the sales associate that Gordon always came to at Penney's. My condolences to the family..RIP

connie Kindilien

September 10, 2019

Gordon was a very giving person; always ready to help someone in need. Could not have known a nicer person.

Ginny Pettitt

September 8, 2019

Gordon was a very special, kind and giving person. He would do anything for anyone. He was a loving husband and Sue was the light of his life. They were like two puzzle pieces that fit perfectly together. He loved and cherished his children and grandkids his family and friends. Family and friendships always meant the world to him. He will be loved and missed by all who were fortunate to have him in their life and he will always be in our hearts. Thank you for all your help and kindness and for bringing a smile to my face and heart every time I was around you. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever. May GOD bless and keep you near him for an eternity. All My Love and Prayers, Ginny

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