- Date Of Birth: July 20, 1957
- Date Of Death: June 10, 2022
- State: Illinois
Larry Allen Sweet, 64, of Lexington, IL passed away at 11:07 pm on Friday, June 10, 2022 at the OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria with family members by his side.
Larry was born in Peoria, IL on July 20, 1957. He was the son of the late Jean and Donald Sweet Sr.
Larry had a lifelong connection with water. He grew up in Springbay, IL fishing, boating, and swimming in the Illinois River. Fishing remained one of his interests throughout his life and was a passion that he passed on to his kids and grandkids. Larry was a 1975 graduate of Metamora Township High School where he was also a conference champion wrestler.
Larry was renowned for his ability to fix anything mechanical/electrical, and also had a gift for designing and fabricating solutions to pretty much any problem. He loved using these skills to help family, friends, and neighbors. He was always patient and diligent in teaching what he had learned to his sons and grandchildren.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Donald Sweet, Jr. He is survived by his brother, Gary Sweet of Washington, IL and his sister, Debbie Plemmons of Springbay, IL. He is also survived by his sons Christopher (Cara) Sweet of Lexington, IL and Andrew (Heather) Sweet of Soddy Daisy, TN.
