Melvin Carson Sweet Sr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Melvin Carson Sweet Sr. of Thaxton, Virginia, departing on February 1, 2026 at the age of 87. Melvin leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Carson Sweet Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Franklin Sweet, Sr. and Ruth Louise Etter; his brothers, Aubrey and Ronald Sweet; and his son Jimmy Asbury.
He is survived by: his wife Sheila Fizer Maxfield Sweet; his brother James Sweet, Jr.; his children, Carson Sweet, Holly Sweet (Dan McMurtry), Dale Asbury (Len), Terry Nesmith, Pam Crawford (Jamey), Cathy Maxfield and Jay Maxfield; his grandchildren, Ella Niday, Donel Sweet (Amy), Melinda Asbury, Charlie Parker (Chayla), Trey Parker (Samantha), Jennifer Ore (Mike) and Seth Maxfield; and his great grandchildren, Braydee, Breckon, Burkley, Charlie, Eli, Ellie, Isla, Jackson, Magnolia, Mila, Nicholas and Theodore.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mel's church, Epworth Methodist Church, P. O. Box 25, Thaxton, VA 24174.
