John Monroe Sweeney

John Monroe Sweeney hung up his spurs on September 27, 2019, at 81 years old. He was born August 12, 1938 in Wayne, OK to Ernest and Florence (Mullins) Sweeney. On October 31, 1958 he married Janell Blue in Oklahoma City. Together they had two daughters. He was a true cowboy and had the scars to prove it. Black jeans were his formalwear. John worked over 50 years with the Oklahoma City Stockyards. Following retirement, he spent his days watching sports and crime dramas, and he always guessed the right answers on Jeopardy. Nothing made him happier or more proud than his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Janell of almost 61 years; daughters: Sherrie (Jeff) Townsend of Fairfield, PA, Kelly Gose of Shawnee, OK; grandchildren: Jason (Holly) Townsend, Misty (Josh) Marsh, Reghan (James) Mayer, Logan Gose, Aubrey Gose, Peyton Gose, Gage Gose; great grandchildren: Jared and Jaxon Townsend, Ryder Marsh, Maya and Max Straily, Jack Mayer; sister: Martha Teague; brother: Marshall Sweeney as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Doris Mathis and uncle Ed Mullins. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday October 1, 2019 at Resthaven Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday October 2, 2019 at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel. Minister Tim Smith and Marty Lewis from Lakeview Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home. Sign the online guestbook at www.resthavenfh.com