William E. Sweet, Sr.

William E. "Bill" Sweet, Sr., 89 of New Paris, OH, died on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Born on February 15, 1927 in New Paris, OH the son of the late William H. & Mildred C. (Jones) Sweet. Past Co-Owner & Operator of Jones & Juday, Inc. in New Paris, OH. Bill proudly served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. Bill had served for 30 years as a Special Deputy for the Preble Co. Sheriff. One of the founders & member of the New Paris Booster's Club, also serving as a Jefferson Township Trustee, New Paris Water Board Member and Preble County Republican Central Committee for 30 years. Member of the St. John Catholic Church in New Paris, OH. Preceded by Sister, Carolyn Cook in 1974.

Survived by his Wife of 70 years, Pauletta Sweet of New Paris, OH; Sons & Daughter-in-law, William E. & Jane Sweet, Jr. & Steve Sweet all of New Paris, OH; Grandchildren, Cory & Sherry Sweet of Columbus, OH, Aron & Jessi Sweet of Richmond, IN, Garrick & Dawn Sweet of New Paris, OH, Megan & Mark Lutz of Eaton, OH; 10 Great Grandchildren; Niece: Cindy Ruiz.

Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 27, 2016 at St. John Catholic Church, 400 N. Spring St., New Paris, OH. Family will receive friends after the mass on Saturday.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Paul UMC Food Bank, 301 East Main Street, New Paris, OH, 45347 or to St. Ann's Alter Sodality, 400 N. Spring, St., New Paris, OH, 45374.

Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Homes – New Paris, OH. Condolences via www.barnesfuneralhome.com