Coleman’s Mortuary | Hastings, FL

Obituary For Apostle John Lucius Sweet

John Lucius Sweet was born on October 19, 1961 to James William Sweet Sr. and Emma Lee Sweet in St. Augustine, Florida. He attended St. Johns County public school and graduated from St. Augustine High School class of 1979. Subsequently, he served his country in the United States Army and later in the Army Reserve. On June 3, 2012, John and Mildred Colay Sweet sealed their promise in holy matrimony in Palatka, Florida. He answered God’s calling to the pastoral ministry, and pastored at New Jerusalem BrideGroom Ministries for 12 years. He was passionate about teaching the word of God and bringing people closer to Christ.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Sweet; brothers, James Sweet, Willie Jean Sweet, John Earnest Sweet, Alfred Jerome Sweet and Larry Eugene Sweet.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving and devoted wife, Mildred Colay Sweet; daughter, Janeika Sweet; son, Raheem Sweet; brothers, Isaiah “Boe”(Wanita) Sweet of Las Vegas, NV, Eric (Cindy) Sweet of West Palm Beach, FL, Derick Sweet of Savannah, GA, Arnett (Joyce) Sweet of Palatka, FL, John Rahiem Sweet of Beaufort, SC, Harry Sweet of Tampa, FL; sisters, Linda Hope and Joyce Reese both of St. Augustine, FL; 4 grandchildren; and a host of stepchildren, nieces, nephews and sorrowing friends.

The Sweet family will receive the community from 5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Felix Coleman's Memorial Chapel 139 N. Main St. Hastings, Florida 32145.

The Homegoing Celebration will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Lord's Temple City of Refuge 140 Gilmore St. Hastings, Florida 32145 - Bishop Thomas Cave III, Pastor.

Interment - Jacksonville National Cemetery - Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Guest Book

My fondest memory of you is when you and my sister visited us on your first anniversary, you planted flowers in my flower bed. It was such a beautiful bed. Rest in Peace John.

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Take your rest Apostle Sweet, there will be a new day. Prayers for your family.

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Our Deepest condolences to the Family .We are praying for comfort and strength in your time of need.🙏🙏❤ Jacquelyne Harris and Family

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Sending deepest sympathies to the family of John L. Sweet. May TMH comfort and strengthen you during your time of sorrow

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Our sincerest condolences. May God continue to be with your family during this sensitive time. With Respect and Love, The McCracken Family.

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Sorry for your loss rest in heaven 🙏

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Deepest sympathy to the family. My god give you strength through this time of sorrow. Jessica Hamilton and family

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Deepest sympathy to the family. My god give you strength through this time of sorrow. Jessica Hamilton and family

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Our deepest condolences to Mildred and the rest of the Sweet family. Sherry Fuller and family.

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Our deepest sympathy may the lord give you strength in your time of need. From the Fells Family

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My sympathy goes out to John and his family. RIP John

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We send our Love and Sympathy to the family during this time. We pray for your encouragement and strength.

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My deepest sympathy to the family. Robin Batie Felder

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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