Ross Sweet was born July 17, 1929 to Andy and Ella White-Sweet in Jones, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by both parents. He attended Douglas Public School and Washington High School in Luther, Oklahoma. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War, and after he served his military time he received his honorable discharge. He returned home and started Sweet's Construction Company for many years. Ross is survived by his two daughters, Rosetta Sweet Anderson (Kevin) and Roslyn Sweet Love (James). He adopted three more children, Roberta DeBarge, and Subrena Wilson and Floyd Sanders. Two sisters; Rosetta Sweet Coleman, Espanola Sweet Shaw. Thirteen grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.