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Lawrence W. "Lonnie" Sweat Jr.

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Lawrence Sweat Obituary

Lawrence "Lonnie" W. Sweat Jr. LADSON - Lawrence "Lonnie" W. Sweat, Jr., 77, of Ladson, husband of Diann Sweat, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Trident Medical Center. A gathering of friends and family will be held at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Friday, August 9, 2013 from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Heritage Holiness Church, 3836 Ladson Road, Ladson, SC 29456 or Grace Fellowship, 3347 Ladson Road, Ladson, SC 29456. Lonnie was born on February 15, 1936 in Charleston, SC, son of the late Lawrence W. Sweat, Sr. and Reba Grooms Sweat. He graduated from North Charleston High School and then received his Bachelors in Civil Engineering from Clemson University. Lonnie enjoyed playing golf with his golfing buddies. He was owner of Sweat's Logging Company and a member of Ladson Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife Diann are: three children, Gwendolyn Lemmon (Bud) of Ladson, Lawrence W. Sweat, III (Lora) of Summerville and Katherine Limehouse (Ricky) of Ladson; four grandchildren, Chappell, Karrlee, Landon and Chandler; one brother: Donald Sweat (Donna) of Ladson; one sister-in-law, Phyllis Sweat of Ladson. He was preceded in death by one brother, William Sweat. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, 2013.

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Bob Bryant

August 12, 2013

Dear Diane - Truly sorry to hear of Lonnie's passing. I will never forget you, Lonnie and the people at Ladson P.O. for your kindnesses to me. Just wanted you to know I care and was thinking of you and your family. Love,'
Bob and Jane Bryant

August 11, 2013

Dear Dianne,
So sorry to hear of Lonnies passing. Just heard today. All my family were very sorry to hear.Will have you and your family in our prayers.Sincerely,Ann Burditt

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Katie Secrest

August 9, 2013

Mrs.Sweat,
It was always nice to see Mr. Sweat at the Ramsey's parties. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.

With Sympathy,
Katie Secrest

Tracy Close Worsham

August 9, 2013

I wanted to express to your family my condolences on your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Janet Bolchoz

August 8, 2013

Just wanted you all to know that you are in my prayers during this difficult time. Mr. Lonnie was was so sweet & I loved his wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed by all of us who knew & loved him.

Charles Grooms

August 8, 2013

Dear Diann and family, Words cannot even begin to express my sorrow for the passing of my dear friend and class mate. Although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow. May looking back at all the wonderful memories and good times will bring comfort in the days to come. You and your family are in my prayers. Lonnie will be truly missed by all who knew him.

Shirely and Vannie Wright

August 8, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. Lonnie was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.

Love,

Nash Newsome

August 8, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Nash Newsome

August 8, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Grace Fellowship Ministries

August 8, 2013

Mr. Sweat will definitely be missed by Grace Fellowship Ministries. Mrs. Sweat, please keep your hands in the Master's hands knowing that God is still walking with you each and every day. We love you.

August 8, 2013

We are sorry to hear of Lonnie,s passing,He was a good man. Our hearts go out to the family in this dark time. May he reat in peace. Mel & Melissa Lloyd of Hartsville.

Ashley Hanna

August 8, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Bart Sabine

August 8, 2013

Beth and I are saddened to hear of Lonnie's passing. Our prayers go out to Diann the kids and grands and Don. Lonnie was always a pleasure to work with when he was logging and was just a fine individual and friend.

Alethia Guthary

August 7, 2013

Its hard to believe Mr. Sweat is gone. I had the pleasure of working with him, and the whole Trident team will miss him.

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