James "Jim" Sweet

Jim was saved at an early age at Carr's Branch Missionary Baptist Church and was a faithful member of Lone Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. He was a man of many talents, but was most passionate about cars. Jim was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Catherine Sweet; son, Larry Joe Sweet; siblings, Barbara, Norman, Michael "Hop", Jerry, and Larry.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Betty Dean Wells Sweet; son, Gary (Christine) Sweet; grandson, Jamey Sweet; great-grandson, James Sweet; brothers, Fred (Carolyn) Sweet and Bud (Joyce) Sweet; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Coffey Funeral Home in New Tazewell. Funeral service will be on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with graveside to follow in the Cox Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Lone Mountain Missionary Baptist Church.

Officiating: Rev. Lawrence Fultz;

Singing: Amy Munsey and Cheryl Wells;

Pallbearers: Stacy Surber, Dana Collins, Tim Goan, Jeremy Sweet, Jamey Sweet, Randy Love;

Honorary Pallbearers: Lone Mountain Missionary Baptist Church Deacons.

The family would like to express a sincere thank you to Tri-State Health and Rehab and Suncrest Hospice for their love and care during Jim's time in their care.