1935 - 2026
John Henderson Sweet, born on August 15, 1935, to Floyd Ernest Sweet and Charlotte Blanche Morris, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service and many loved ones.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia (Rose) Sweet in 2018, John was a man of commitment, having married Patricia in Landstuhl, Germany on February 18, 1961. Together, they built a beautiful family, raising four children: Shari Sweet of Grenola, KS, Todd Sweet of Grenola, KS, Susie (Kenny) Teague of Grenola, KS (who also preceded him in death in 2023), and Tony (Will) Sweet of Beaumont, CA. He is the last of the Sweet boys where he was preceded in death by his brother Dwain Sweet of Blackfoot, Idaho, Floyd Sweet Jr of Hutchinson, KS and Jim Sweet of Grenola, KS.
John proudly served his country for 8 years in the Army as Staff Sergeant before returning to his roots in Grenola. There, he took over the family business, owning and operating the Grenola Meat Locker and Market for 30 years, where his presence became a cherished part of the community. John was also a proud member of the VFW, demonstrating his commitment to his fellow veterans and the country he served. In 1990, John & Patricia moved to Kansas City where John worked for the Underground Valet & Storage until he retired in 2000 at the age of 65.
Upon retirement, John & Patricia moved back to Grenola, KS to continue living the country life that he loved. He spent his retirement years fishing, hunting, working in the garden, going to auctions / garage sales, and being with his beloved family and friends.
We know he already has his fishing pole ready in heaven.
In addition to his 4 children, John had 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
John Henderson Sweet will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched.
Graveside services and military committal honors will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas, under the direction of Miles Funeral Service.
