Bennie Sweat

March 29, 1934 - February 9, 2022

Bennie Sweat Mr. Bennie Sweat, 87, of Statesboro, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Graveside Services will be conducted Friday, February 11, 2022, in Snow Hill Cemetery with Rev. Meredith Ransom. Visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2022, in Snow Hill Cemetery from 1:30 to 2 PM. Son of the late Marcus E. Sweat and Susan Hancock Sweat Dove, he was born in Thomaston, Georgia, lived in Ivey, Ga, Claxton, Ga and Savannah, GA. Preceded in death by his wife, Opal Couch Sweat and his 4 Brothers and 2 Sisters, he worked many jobs while on this earth and enjoyed sharing his experiences of each with anyone who would listen. Among those jobs was a paperboy, shoeshine boy, waiter, carnie, printer and lastly a retired supervisor with the Chatham County Board of Education. He was in the National Guard and a born again Christian that loved the Lord and his family. Mr. Bennie is survived by his Daughter and Son-in-law, Susan and Brian Ray of Claxton, Ga.; Sons and Daughters-in-law, Lee and Laura Sweat of Register, Ga and John and Jennifer Sweat of Macon, Ga. 4-Grandchildren, Brian, John Mark, Amber and Jincy. A number of Nieces, Nephews and special companion, his dog Jack.