Donald J. Sweeney a resident of Henryetta, died Feb. 9, 2017 in Tulsa. He was born Oct. 4, 1936 in Pittsburg, Kans., to Ernest and Margaret (Pistotnik) Sweeney. He served in the Air Force from 1955 to 1959 in the era of the “Cold War.” Don retired from PSO as a line foreman and later ran his own business as an electrical and mechanical contractor. He had been a member of the Henryetta First Baptist Church since 1982 where he served as a Deacon and various pastoral, leadership and teaching roles. He married Lorieta Pippin Aug. 20, 1954.
He is survived by his wife Lorieta Sweeney of the home; children: Suzan Jo Hatcher, Elizabeth Ann Hoyt and Kathryn Jean Sweeney.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m., Monday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Harrison and Rev. Jim Pasley officiating. Interment will be at the Westlawn Cemetery with Military Honors. Service provided by the Rogers Funeral Home.