Eddie Sweat

Eddie Sweat, of Madison, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the age of 72. Mr. Sweat loved his country and honorably served in the United States Army where he was a E5 sergeant in the Vietnam War. He was a member and pillar of The Baptist Tabernacle where he was the longest tenured deacon for 30 years, chairman for 20 years, and taught Sunday school. Mr. Sweat also helped with the bus ministry and wanted everyone to know the Lord as their savior. A hardworking man, he was a devoted employee at Snapping Shoals for 47 years. Mr. Sweat was very kindhearted and humble who loved everyone. He liked traveling to the beach and enjoyed watching his favorite teams play, the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves. Mr. Sweat loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren dearly and will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Osborn Touchton and Sarah Evelyn Sweat; and brothers, Charles Sweat, Robert Sweat.

Survivors include his loving wife, Elese Sweat; daughters, Stephanie Dial (Allen), Rosalyn Walden (Jody); sons, Todd Sweat (Michelle), Dustin Sweat (Katie); grandchildren, Cody Walden, Kaley Bowers (Brian), Sarah Dial, Carly Walden, Chandler Sweat (Molly) Ella Sweat; great-grandson, Colter Bowers; sisters, Dorothy Broxton, Shirley Richardson (Barry); brothers, Bill Sweat (Diane), Vernon Sweat (Charline), Winston Sweat (Barbara); As well as several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service for Mr. Sweat will be held Sunday, December 12, 2021, 2:00 P.M., at The Baptist Tabernacle, 10119 Access Road, in Covington, with Dr. David C. Moody and Pastor Todd Sweat officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Saturday, December 11, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.

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