Obituary for George Edward Sweeney, Miller Co, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: William A. Sweeney nephew Date: Jun 2002 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** Died 22 December 1985 in No. Hollywood, California. George E. Sweeney, loving husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on December 27th, 1985, at the age of 88. He was born December 22, 1897 in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was retired from the Los Angeles Fire Department and worked there for over 38 years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lillian, two daughters and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr and Mrs A. B. Sweeney, brothers, John Sweeney, Leo Sweeney, Joseph Sweeney, Anthony Sweeney and sister Mary E. O'Brien. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM for a 10:00 AM Mass at St. Charles Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements with J.T. Oswald Mortuaries. Note: George E. Sweeney was the son of Anthony B. Sweeney who was an early pioneer of Texarkana, Arkansas.