Johnny K

Sweet

Johnny K Sweet, Sr., 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away November 9, 2026, at St. Louis University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on April 12, 1947, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and was the son of the late Thomas Elijah and Ramona Joylene (Hester) Sweet. Johnny grew up in Williford, Arkansas, where he attended high school and formed many lifelong friendships. 

Johnny was united in marriage to Teresa Romine on July 7, 1997. Johnny worked in the tool and die industry for many years. A creative and talented man, he had a deep appreciation for music and art. He especially enjoyed painting and creating metal sculptures, using his imagination and skill to bring his ideas to life. Johnny also held a private pilot's license and found great enjoyment in flying. 

Johnny never met a stranger and had a gift for making friends wherever he went. He valued his friendships and made an effort to stay in touch with the many people he had known throughout his life, including friends from his high school days in Williford. A wonderful storyteller, Johnny loved sharing memories, telling stories, and enjoying a good conversation. He embraced life with enthusiasm and found joy in the people and experiences around him. Johnny also had a special love for sweets, which seemed only fitting for a man whose last name reflected his kind and sweet nature. He will be remembered for his creativity, his warm personality, and the many friendships he cherished throughout his life. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Jerald Reeves; and brother, Jimmy Reeves. Johnny is survived by his wife, Teresa Sweet of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; children, Cheryl Golden and husband Gary of Hardy, Arkansas, Tammie French and husband Michael of Ash Flat, Arkansas, Johnny K Sweet, Jr. and wife Angie of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Terry Sweet of Ash Flat, Arkansas, Phillip Sweet and wife Rebecca of Franklin, Tennessee, Brook Sweet of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Benjamin Perrigo and wife Leecy of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; grandchildren, Jacey Golden, Brittany (Jacob) VanAalsburg, Summer Nemetz, Creston (Emily) Sweet, Jackson Sweet, Samuel Sweet, Lance Sweet, Aaron Sweet, Lynlee Sweet, Penelopi Sweet, Genevieve Perrigo, and Minnie Perrigo; three great-grandchildren, Kya, Nora, and Ellias; siblings, Jerry Reeves, Janie (Jim) Hollars, Janna Sweet, and Juanita Hawkins; and many other relatives and friends. 

Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the cremation arrangements.