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Henry J. Sweeney September 24, 1932 – March 11, 2015
Angels Camp & Rail Road Flat, CA...Henry J. Sweeney, 82, died March 11, 2015 at his home in Angels Camp. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, his wife Margaret, and his daughter Patricia Lynn Sweeney. Henry is survived by his wife Dodie Sweeney, son Michael Henry Sweeney, son-in-law Michael Lee Sweeney, and grandchildren Kelli and Tyler. Henry was born on September 24, 1932 in Brawley, Ca. From his early years Henry always enjoyed helping others. He found his true passion in pursuing the Lord's work and followed that passion In 1954 when Henry attended Multnomah School of the Bible in Portland, Oregon to work towards becoming a pastor and missionary for the Lord. Henry was a home missionary for the American Sunday School Union then a youth pastor in New Mexico. Henry was able to use the wonderful gifts he had been given through his work in the church and on the mission field to pursue his love of helping others through the Lord's work. Henry went on to pastor churches in Indian Hills, Co, San Luis Obispo, Ca, Victorville, Ca, and Rail Road Flat, Ca. Henry was always faithful to minister and stayed true to his faith in the Lord until the day of his death. He was a sweet, loving man who dedicated his life to God, his family, and friends...
Henry will be remembered by so many for being a great man of God, a loving husband and father, a great mentor, and a great friend.
Donations in his memory may be made to:
The Gideon’s International, The Friends of Israel or Our Daily Bread Ministries
The Memorial Service will be at 11:30 held at the Rail Road Flat Community Bible Church, 56 Ridge Rd. Rail Road Flat, CA 95248, followed by a luncheon reception.
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