Tracy C. Sweat, age 95, of White Springs, Florida passed away December 31, 2011 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL. Tracy was born July 4, 1916 in Waycross, Georgia to the late Avender and Elizabeth Jordan Sweat. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Sweat went on to work with the United States Government Civil Service Dept. at Jacksonville Naval Air Station as a firefighter for 31 years. In 1972 he retired to Hamilton County. Tracy was an avid reader of western books.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Alma C. Sweat, White Springs, FL.; three brothers, Dorsey Sweat (Mary), White Springs, FL., A.J. Sweat, Jacksonville, FL. and Val Sweat, White Springs, FL.; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 in the chapel of Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, FL. with Rev. Tommy Lindsey officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery in White Springs, FL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 6037 West US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL. 32055.