St. George, Utah - Richard John Sweeney, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in St. George, UT.  He was born December 17, 1927 in Argyle, Wisconsin.  He married Donna J. Sweeney.  They are the parents of five sons: Larry J. Sweeney of St. George, Utah, Brian A. Sweeney, (deceased), James P. Elliott, (deceased), Donald E. Elliott of New Mexico, Chet Webster of Texas; and one daughter, MaryAnn West of California; fourteen grandchildren: Kenny, Ashley, Trisha, Tina, Sean, Christina, Daniel, Lacy, Evan Clinton, Eber, Audie, Tasha and Justen and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 19, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah.  A visitation will be held prior to service, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the mortuary.  A Private Interment will be at the St. George City Cemetery.