James B Sweeney

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, James Benton Sweeney (Jim), passed away on Monday, July 22nd, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with dementia. To say that he will be sorely missed is an understatement of monumental proportions: The world seems just a bit dimmer without him in it.

Jim was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He attended Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas, where he earned a B.S. degree in forestry. His collegial efforts allowed him to pursue a distinguished, 32-year career with the United States Forest Service largely in Arizona. He loved his work and his colleagues, and he derived an enormous amount of justifiable pride in his many contributions.

Jim married the love of his life, Marian Wandling, on December 26th, 1978. They were able to enjoy 41 blissful years together before he was taken from us.

Jim was a voracious reader and writer. He also enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and travel. He was an active member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Monroe, Georgia.

Jim is survived by his wife, Marian, and by four children, James, Patrick, Kathleen, and Tammy. He also leaves behind seven step-children, of whom two, Lauren and Jonathan, were as close to him as his own children. Finally, he is survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on August 10th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 210 N Broad Street, Monroe, Georgia, 30655. Internment in the parish columbarium to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the St. Alban’s Jim Sweeney Memorial Garden Fund, Alzheimer’s Association, or the charity of your choice.