Michael D. Sweet, age 78, of Knoxville, Tennessee. Heaven gained a handsome Angel on July 15, 2024. Michael was a descendent of Native Americans Cherokee Tribe. He was an easy going, fun loving man. He is preceded in death by parents, James and Josephine Sweet; brothers, Bill, Jim, and David Sweet; sister, Lee Sweet Sexton; son, Michael "JR" Sweet; nieces and a nephew. Survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Barbara Patterson Sweet, who he affectionately called Barbie. Also survived by sisters, Vickie Dockery, Stella Blake, Wanda Moore, Francis Whitson, Josephine Mason, Sandra Tindell, and Brenda Burnette; along with special brother, Charles Patterson. Left to cherish his memory are his children, John W. IV (Kathy), and Angel (Rick) Fields, along with his grandchildren, John W. Hensley V (Abby), Laura M. Hensley (Michael), and special grandson Layton H. Wade (Rachel). Michael held many titles in his life: Truck Driver, Mechanic, Fisherman, but the titles he held dear to him were Husband, Pa, Papaw, Brother, and Friend. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918. The graveside service will be at 11:00 am Friday, July 19, 2024 at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berrylynnhurst.com for the Sweet family.
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