Duane Edward Sweeten, 41, of Poteau, OK passed away August 15, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Duane was born May 9, 1970 in Ft. Smith, AR to Billy Gene & Lora Etta (Upchurch) Sweeten. He worked construction. He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his daughter, Ashley Sweeten; son, Randy Smith; mother, Lora Price all of Poteau; sister, Rose Permenter of Spiro, OK; brothers, Brian Sweeten of Spiro, OK and Daniel Sweeten of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Eddie Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers will be Justin Permenter, Billy Permenter, Thomas Upchurch, Jerry Jones, Dylan Sweeten, & George Sutton
The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends & relatives.