Marion Lester

Sweeney

Marion Lester Sweeney son of the late Elsie Renora Jones Sweeney and Christian Monroe Sweeney was born in Lebanon, Ohio, on July 18, 1923. He departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, Missouri, on April 11, 2009, having attained the age of 85 years, eight months and 24 days.

On June 15, 1946 at Dayton, Ohio, Marion was united in marriage to Virginia M. Hiney and to this loving union one son was born. She preceded him in death on November 16, 2001. Marion was a Veteran of the United States Air Corp., having served in WWII in the European Theater. Marion was a member of the Light House Temple Church in Ellington, and the V.F.W. Post 6043. His hobbies included gardening, fishing and camping. Marion loved making new friends and speaking at local schools on Veterans Day.

Marion was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his son, Marion Monroe "Monty" Sweeney, one sister, Irene Barber and great-great-granddaughter, Madison Grace Couthern.

Marion is survived by his daughter-in-law, Diane Sweeney of Ellington, two granddaughters, Michelle Couthren and husband Ronnie of Ellington, Lori Diane Froeschner and husband Brian of Springfield, four grandchildren, Amanda, J.D., Raquel and Bradley all of Ellington, one brother, Ronald Sweeney of Franklin, OH, and one sister, Maxine Louise Frey of Lebanon, OH. Marion will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Mon. 6 to 8 P.M.

Funeral Services: Tuesday April 14, 2009 at 11:00 A.M.
McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Reverend Charles Asberry

Music: Geraldine Rains, Debbie Kula and Debbie Shrum

Pallbearers:

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, MO

In lieu of flowers: Alzheimer's Disease Research