Sweat
CAIRO, Ga. — Daniel Gordon “DG” Sweat, 84, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at Archbold Living- Cairo with his loving wife of 59 years, Jeanne, at his side.
Sweat was born November 21, 1940, in Blackshear to the late Alfred Colquitt Sweat and Johnnie Mae Smith Sweat. He served his country in the Army National Guard. He married Jeanne Brown Sweat July 9, 1965. He was known affectionally as “DG,” “Danny,” or “DanDan” by his family and friends. He retired from management in the Southern Bell Telephone Company. He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Albany.
Sweat always was happiest when hunting or fishing with his family. Countless memories were made on a boat on the coast or in the woods stalking a big buck. His talents were many, and could fix almost anything if given a minute or two. He enjoyed supporting his children and grandchildren in all their various activities. He was blessed with a loving and devoted wife, who selflessly cared for him especially in the last few years.
Sweat was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Jerri Ann Carter; and a brother, Al Sweat.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Sweat, of Cairo; his daughters, Shanda Pyrz (Drew) and Susan Sweat, all of Cairo , and Shelah Burdette, of Albany; grandchildren, Koby Pyrz (Katie) and Eli Pyrz, all of Athens; Brantley Burdette and Beau Burdette, both of Albany, Cade Culbreath, of Cairo; brother-in-law, Butch Carter, of Blackshear; sister- in-law, Tanda Sweat, of Waycross; his best friend of many years, Don O’Steen, of Boston; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral service was held Monday, April 28, from the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home, Cairo. The Rev. Kerry Dinkins and the Rev. Freddie Smith officiated. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo.
Active pallbearers were Koby Pyrz, Eli Pyrz, Drew Pyrz, Don O’Steen, Steven Sweat, Cade Culbreath, and Beau Burdette. Honorary pallbearers will be Phillip Brown and Brian Sweat.
Guests may sign the online register at www.clarkfuneral. com.
Clark Funeral Home of Cairo was in charge of arrangements.
