Kenneth Wayne Sweat

Kenneth Wayne Sweat, devoted husband, loving father, Papa, G-Papa, & genuine friend to so many. Losing a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, May 30, 2025, he left this life for eternal life in heaven.

Kenneth was born the second of three sons, in Petersburg, VA, on June 30, 1955, to the late Robert David & Dorothy Louise Sweat. He was also preceded in death by both his youngest brother, Jeffrey Sweat & his wife, Brenda Sweat.

He is survived by his older brother, David Sweat & sister-in-law, Darlene Sweat; wife, Diane ("Dee") Sweat; two sons, Dustin Arsenault (Lille) and Jesse Arsenault (Natalie); father-in-law, Lewis Winn (Lelia); brother-in-law, Lew Winn; niece, Tiffany Ashton (Tim); nephews, Rob Sweat (Sarah), Christoper Sweat (Diana), & Samatha Sweat; seven grandchildren, Hannah Sneed (George), Bryan Pumphry, Colton Arsenault, Jessica Arsenault, Layla Arsenault, Ethan Arsenault, & Logan Arsenault; two great-granddaughters, Georgia & Beverly Sneed; Sandy & John Lovern (deceased), Art & Dorie Thurston, Gloria & Joe Rose (deceased), Chris & Sherri Mesco, Robin & Garland Blair, & a host of lifelong friends.

Kenneth was a graduate of Prince George High School in 1973. He learned that he had a love of music while a student there and became a trumpet player for the high school marching band. Also, he played trumpet in a popular band, "Purple Haze".

In the spring of 1984, he met a young, divorced mother of two young sons. As fate would have it, they fell in love and were married by fall. On October 13, 2025, they would have celebrated 41 years of marriage together.

Kenneth was a loving but firm father. He loved his sons by sharing fun guy activities like four-wheeling, fishing, waterskiing, and teaching them how to work on cars & restore their first vehicles. He was firm in teaching them about manners, knowing right from wrong, how to treat others, and the value of a firm handshake & looking someone in the eye when speaking with them. They grew up making him proud.

The family will receive friends at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 W. Hundred Rd., Chester, VA 23831, with a service to follow at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Kenneth's memory may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 4600 W Broad St., Richmond, VA 23230.