Johnnie O. Sweatman, born September 16, 1953, in Vance, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Mr. Sweatman was a truck driver for many years, a line of work that reflected his steady nature and strong work ethic. Outside of work, he loved auctions and fishing. Above all, he loved his family, and that devotion remained at the heart of his life. He was also a member of Branchville Baptist Church.

He is survived by his sons, Johnnie Sweatman and his wife BJ  and Trenton Sweatman and his wife, Melinda. He also leaves behind his brother, W. “Wally” Sweatman and his wife, Sharon; his sisters, Robin Glover and Dorothy Robinson and her husband, Sam; his grandchildren, Karleigh and her husband, Russ, Asiah, Destiny, Kylee, and Kennedy; and his great-grandchild, Ryleigh and a number of nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; his parents, Johnnie O. Sweatman, Sr. and Eunice Myers Sweatman; and his brother-in-law, James Glover.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc., 1012 Whitman St SE, Orangeburg, South Carolina. The funeral service will be held there on September 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Tim Shaw will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Bowman Cemetery, Bowman, on September 12, 2026.

Johnnie O. Sweatman will be remembered with love for his dedication to his family, his years of hard work, and the quiet joys he found in life. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.