Pastor Duane Franklyn Sweet of Flint, age 85, died Friday February 26, 2021 at his residence. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday March 6, 2021 at the Genesee Independent Baptist Church 4498 N. Genesee Rd. Flint, with Pastor Daryl Taylor officiating. Family will receive visitors from 11:00 am Saturday March 6, 2021 until the time of the service at the church. Those desiring may make contributions in Duane Sweet's name to the Genesee Independent Baptist Church Memorial Fund.

Duane was born in New London Connecticut on May 20, 1935, the son of the late Herbert F. and Edna M. (Chappell) Sweet and has resided in the area since 1985. He was joined in marriage to Revay Marie Smith on July 11, 1959. During his Pastoral career he served at Lakes Pond Baptist Church in Waterford Conn., Grace Independent Baptist Church in Penndel Penn., Hendrickson Ave. Bible Church in Lynbrook New York, before becoming the Pastor at Genesee Independent Baptist Church in Genesee Township.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 62 years Revay Marie and his children: Rebecca Marie (Jed) Sparling, Ruth Lynne (Dennis) Fox, Stephen Joel (Tricia) Sweet, and James Herbert Sweet. He also leaves his loving seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and extended family and friends. Please share your condolences at www.hansenfuneralhome.net