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Submitted: 5/19/15 • Approved: 5/19/15 • Last Updated: 5/22/15 • R1077778-G1077778-S3
Walter 22 Jul 1869 - 29 Jan 1924
Son of Silvius Emory Sweet (1843 - 1921)
and Emma Paine Sweet (1836 - 1930)
Spouses:
Edith West Sweet (1881 - 1951)
Nona McCrary Sweet (1881 - 1906)
Children:
Walter McCrary Sweet (1906 - 1907)
Webb Sweet (1913 - 1994)
Lockhart Sweet (1915 - 1973)
Siblings:
Augustus Garland Sweet (1875 - 1951)
Silvius Emory Sweet (1880 - 1946)
*Obituary
Published 31 Jan 1924
Forrest City Times
Walter Sweet, wealthy planter and one of the original developers of the eastern portion of Sf.Francis county, passed away at his home in Widener about 5:30 Tuesday afternoon of pnuemonia. He had been ill but one week. Funeral services were held at Widener Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev.W.S.Sherman, assisted by Rev.Mr.Hood of Widener, anr Rev.Blount P.Davidson of Forrest City. Interment was had in the Forrest City cemetery in the family burial plot. The pall bearers were as follows: Active: Robert Hall, J.G.Williams, W.W.Campbell, H.A.Knight, J.G.Sanders, I.R.Hodges; Honorary: J.M.Nichols, Ed Bonner, C.C.Fogg, T.A.Buford, E.P.Taylor, L.R.Grobmyer, John W.Alderson, Jas.DeRossitt, Sr., and Dr. W.A. Winters. He is survived by his wife, Mrs.Edith West Sweet, and their four children: Lady Edith, aged 14, Virginia, aged 12, Webb, aged 9, and Lockhart, aged 7; two brothers, A.G.Sweet and Emory Sweet, all of Widener, three sisters, Miss Mary Sweet of Widener, Mrs.Ethel Gary of Memphis, and Mrs.Emma Rambo of Widener, also his mother, Mrs.S.E.Sweet of Widener. He was a member of the Methodist church and active in the work of the church. Cont.: Walter Sweet was the oldest of the children of Colonel and Mrs.Silvius Emory Sweet, coming to this country about forty years ago. He was born in Haywood, Tenn., July 28,1869, and was about fourteen years of age when coming here. His illustrious father was a noted figure in the developement of the county, particularly the section around Widener, and as his father advanced in years Walter and his two younger brothers, A.G. and Emory, took up his unfinished work and by their industry, sound judgement and wise management have accumulated a good sized fortune, and are rated among the most substantial planters and merchants of Eastern Arkansas. The deceased was a man of strict integrity, loyal to his country and to the upholding of her laws and institutions; he was a kindly man, a man who loved his home and family, and was loved by them and the community.
Edith 26 Sept 1881 - 27 May 1951
Children: Webb Sweet (1913 - 1994)
Lockhart Sweet (1915 - 1973)
Contributed on 5/19/15
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