Robert Carleton Sweatt, Sr. 79 of Kingsland, GA died peacefully January 9, 2024 at St. Catherine in Jacksonville, FL.

Robert (Bob, Bobby or RC as many knew him) was born in Jacksonville June 13, 1944, to Marian (Ma Sweatt) and Maurice Glenn Sweatt, Sr. Growing up in Kingsland and Woodbine, he worked many odd jobs including delivering milk throughout the county. He graduated from Andrew Jackson High in Jacksonville, FL and then attended North Georgia College graduating in 1966. After college, he worked various jobs until eventually returning home to become a self-employed businessman which he continued throughout the rest of his life. Bob married his loving wife of 46 years, Ann Perry, on May 1, 1969. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching the Georgia Bulldogs. Bob was a true and faithful servant of Christ. He was a member of the Woodbine Methodist Church, and you could often find him singing in the choir. Bob was a member of many service organizations including the Camden Masonic Lodge 476, Shriners International and the Woodbine Lions Club where he served many local and regional offices devoted to raising funds and awareness for the Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind and the GA Lighthouse.

Bob is survived by his son Robert C. Sweatt, Jr. (Ardith) of Kingsland; grandchildren R. Carleton Sweatt, III and Daria Breann Sweatt of Kingsland; brother Maurice (Ginger) Sweatt Jr. of FL, and two nieces Dena and Marnie. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Marian and Maurice Sweatt, and his wife Ann Perry Sweatt.

A viewing will be held at Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Marys, on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 5-7 pm and funeral services will be held at Woodbine Methodist Church on January 13, 2024 at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.