Robert "Bob" Eugene Sweely was born on September 8, 1930, in Arkansas City, Kansas. He went to be with his Lord on May 30, 2026, in Carrollton, Texas. Bob was the son of Charles Sweely and Ethleen Euritt Sweely.

Bob graduated from East High School in Wichita, Kansas, in 1948. He served our country in the U.S. Navy from 1950–1954. On December 22, 1956, Bob married the love of his life, Rosella Jane James, and for 66 years they walked through life hand in hand. Now they are back together in the presence of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Bob graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma, in 1958, then graduated from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in 1964. He received his master's degree from the University of Dallas in 1972. Bob was a charter member of Community Bible Church in Irving, Texas. He was also a member of the Lions Club of Irving and the Rotary Club, and he was deeply involved with the Voice of the Martyrs organization. He retired from the Irving Independent School District in 1995. After retirement, he enjoyed being involved in ministry to international students.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 66 years, Rosella J. Sweely; and four brothers: Edwin Sweely, Charles Sweely, Joe Sweely, and Bill Sweely.

He is survived by his children: Janie Ethleen Sweely Baker and husband Richard Baker of Edmond, Oklahoma; Robert "Bob" Sweely Jr. and wife Doris Sweely of Irving, Texas; and Thomas "Tom" Sweely and wife Amanda Sweely of Claremont, New Hampshire. Bob has seven grandchildren: Brandy Baker, Joshua Baker, Jeremy Baker, Nathan Sweely, Justin Sweely, Silas Sweely, and Ezra Sweely, along with six great-grandchildren: Lilly, Mikayla Rose, Andrew, Everett, Tinslee, and Summer Rose.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Community Bible Church in Irving. Burial will follow at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Friends and family may visit Wednesday, June 10, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel of Irving.