Winston Edward Sweat

Winston Edward Sweat, of Covington, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the age of 74. Mr. Sweat was a proud patriot and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He retired from Mobile Chemicals after over 25 years of employment. After his retirement, Mr. Sweat went on to work for General Mills for 16 years. He was a member and usher at The Baptist Tabernacle. Mr. Sweat owned a marina and loved being on the lake. He was a man of integrity that was always willing to do anything for anybody. Mr. Sweat cherished his family dearly. His grandchildren were the highlight of his life, and he made incredible efforts to take care of them any way he could. He was preceded in death by his parents, O. T. and Sarah Evelyn Sweat; and brothers, Charles Sweat, Robert Sweat, Eddie Sweat.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Sweat; daughter, Stephanie Suttles (Scott); son, Mark Sweat (Adrea); grandchildren, Tori Allen (Ryan), Makayla Williams (Jonathan), Jake Pippin, Hannah Pippin, Memphis Sweat, Laci Davis (Hunter), Lacon Norman (Tyler), Tyler Suttles, Marissa Powell; Great-Grandchildren, Ada Williams, Laine Allen, Rhettlynn Ostean, Brinleigh Davis, Grayson Davis, Briar Norman; sisters, Marie Broxton, Shirley Richardson; brothers, Vernon Sweat, Billy Sweat; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service for Mr. Sweat will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021, 3:00 P.M., at The Baptist Tabernacle, 10119 Access Road, in Covington, with Dr. David Moody officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M.

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