He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Annie Moore, his parents, Luther and Emma Elizabeth Sweat, and his first wife, Betty Jo Little Sweat. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Sweat, his children, Walter Brian Sweat and April Sweat of Gloucester, Virginia, Joseph Douglas Sweat and Nancy Sweat of Hampton, Virginia, Veronica (Roni) and Chuck Meador of Yorktown, Virginia, Amy Victoria Sweat of Norfolk, Virginia and Michael and Sheila Matthews of Newport News, Virginia. He also leaves eleven grandchildren, Jason Sweat, Christopher Sweat, Brandon Sweat, Elizabeth Rae Swisher, Joseph Douglas Sweat, Jr., Brittany Fiocca, Eric Matthews, Emily Matthews, Aaron Humphreys, Hanna Humphreys, two great-grandsons, Kaleb Sweat and Zachary Sweat, and his sister, Wanda Lauterbach of York County, Virginia.
Doug loved music and was a music leader at Yorkminister Baptist Church for many years. He loved people and was full of joy and kindness. He also loved to travel and camp.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Kermit Lloyd, Dr. Thomas Shacochis, and Dr. Suzette Worbois for the exceptional medical care they provided. They would also like to thank caregivers at Dominion Village of Poquoson who lovingly cared for him for his last months and the Hospice Community Care for their compassionate and gentle care.
The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Doug’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 23, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to a charity of your choice.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.
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