BILLY “BILL” EDWIN SWEENEY
Billy “Bill” Edwin Sweeney, 89, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born on January 6, 1932, in Washington County, Indiana, to John R. Sweeney and Edna B. Martin Sweeney.
Bill served in the United States Army from July 1952 until April 1954, where he served during the Korean War as a combat engineer.
On September 15, 1957, he married Carol Jean Booth Sweeney, together they raised three children.
Bill was a faithful member of Liberty Church of Christ, where he was very active in the church as an elder and also taught Sunday school amongst other things.
Bill drove a school bus for Washington County for four years before moving to Union County where he then drove a school bus for the Union County School Corporation for 25 years. He was also a farmer most of his life until his son, Lee, took over the farming for him.
Bill enjoyed tinkering with antique cars and trucks. He also loved his time spent on the farm. Most importantly he cherished the times spent with his family.
Along with his loving wife of 64 years, he will be greatly missed by his children, Christy (Matt) Sands, Lee (Monica) Sweeney and Dee Ann (Barry) Steward; three grandchildren, Craig (Lindsey) Sweeney, Rachel (Dallas) Dorrel and Andrew (Rebecca) Steward; five great grandchildren, Noelle, Connor and Grace Sweeney, Dierks and Davanee Dorrel; three sisters, Betty Gray, Nancy Worley and Rena (Denny) Brown.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by twin daughters, Betty Lou and Mary Sue Sweeney; brothers, Loren Sweeney, David Sweeney and Roger Sweeney.
Visitation for Bill will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021, from 11 am until 1 pm at Liberty Church of Christ, 102 S. Main St., Liberty, Indiana 47353. The funeral service will begin at 1 pm at the church with Pastor David Soper officiating. Burial will follow in Dunlapsville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Church of Christ or your favorite charity.
Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.