James Wade Sweat, 33, of Hazlehurst, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Sweat was born June 16, 1978 in Jacksonville, FL.
Survivors include his wife, Melissa Carroll Sweat of Hazlehurst; one daughter, Scarlett Elizabeth Sweat of Hazlehurst; mother, Deborah Kay Sweat; and one sister, Gwen (Tony) Grues of Milaca, MN.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Philadelphia Baptist Church with Chris Nails officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Colby Teston, Billy Hawkins, David Clements, Stacey Walsh, Chris Simmons, Frankie Hall, Sammy Andrews and Joey Solomon.
Honorary pallbearers were Rusty Herndon and Wayne Courson.
Musical selections were rendered by Carolyn Altman and Alton Walters.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.