Born Aug. 18,1930, in Nashville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his wives Mary Sweeney (married, 35 years; died, 1992) Brenda Sweeney (married, 30 years; died, 2016); parents, Moses E. Sweeney Sr and Levie Carter Grisham; brother Paul Sweeney; daughter Rose Marie Cravens; sons Michael Sweeney and John Sweeney; step-son Stephen Willis.
Survived by sons David Sweeney and Joseph Sweeney; step-son Melford Willis; Daughter Kathleen Anderson; step-daughter Melanie (David) McCurry; Grandchildren Kenneth Michael, Jennifer, Kevin (Charity), William (Serena), Donna, Brian, Michael Jr., Scott, Joseph C., Matthew, Michael W., and Mary A., Dylan (Lanesa), and Logan; great grandchildren Austin, Trent, Destiny, McKenzie, Tristan, and Tanner; Brother Bob (Marian) Sadler; and many other extended families.
Funeral service will be Tue., Feb. 6,2018, at 2pm. Family will receive friends Mon., Feb. 5, from 4-8pm and two hours before service on Tuesday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
