Mr. Jerry Delmar Sweeper, age 39, son of the late Mrs. Julia Ann Bruce-Sweeper and Mr. Jerry Alvin Sweeper, was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on October 21, 1981. He was called to rest on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina.Delmar was educated at Bowman High School in Bowman, Class of 2000. He pursued an Electrical Engineering degree at Denmark Technical College in Denmark, South Carolina.He later married Atasha Calloway-Sweeper. Delmar has three loving daughters, Makiyah Calloway, Keyera Sweeper, and Charlotte Sweeper.He was proceeded in death by his mother Julia Bruce-Sweeper, his maternal grandparents, his paternal grandparents, Uncles: Samuel Sweeper and Daniel Sweeper, Aunts: Jannie Williams and Betty Sweeper.Survivors are: His children;Mikiyah Calloway, Keyara Sweeper, and Charlotte Sweeper;Three sisters: Takenya Sweeper and Shaneak Lyons of Atlanta, GA and Beckiya Sweeper of Orangeburg, SC. His father, Jerry Sweeper of Bowman, SC. One brother in law: Reginald Lyons of Atlanta, GA. Five aunts: Jessie Turkvant, Dr. Christine Bruce-Simmons, Dr. Sylvia Stephens, Minister Loretta (Jordan) O'Banner, Reverend Delphine (Ben) Mack. Five uncles: Elder Earl (Althea) Bruce, Jr., Roy Simmons, Raymond Bruce, Andrew (Betty) Sweeper, David Sweeper. One niece: Juliayanna Sweeper; Two nephews: Uriah and Tobias Lyons, and a host of loving cousins, relatives, and friends. Delmar always expressed love for his children, family, friends and community. He never met a stranger and always came bearing a smile, jokes, and encouraging words. We will forever cherish your love and your smiling face. Your gentle patience, willingness to forgive, and kindness will help us to continue our walk with God.
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