- Date Of Birth: December 28, 1956
- Date Of Death: September 7, 2019
- State: Illinois
Gordon O. Sweatt, 62, of East Peoria, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 7, 2019, in East Peoria due to an accidental electrocution.
He was born on December 28, 1956, in Canton, Ohio the son of Clayton and Juanita Leach Sweatt. He married Sue Balentine on January 10, 1976, in East Peoria.
Surviving are his wife, one daughter Mandy (Duane) Hays of Pekin, IL and one son Mickey (Beth) Sweatt of Creve Coeur, IL. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Jessie Young, Caitlyn Lynch, Coulton Young, Ashlyn Sweatt, and Cooper Sweatt along with five great grand-children. Also surviving are two sisters Debbie (John) Sheldon and Diane (Joe) McHenry both of East Peoria. His parents and one brother David preceded him in death.
Gordon worked for Rohn Manufacturing in Bellevue for 25 years. He was an avid racing fan, including dirt track and NASCAR. He also enjoyed camping and anything outdoors.
