Sunday
January 26th, 2025
1:26AM
Captain Michael Anderson Sweat, 54, —nickname Maverick / Mav— flew his homegoing flight West on Thursday, January 16, 2025. A highly respected and accomplished aviator, Mike began Flight Training at 2weeks old in his Dad’s J-3 Cub and graduated as international Captain on Delta’s Airbus A-350. Hired in 1998, Mike flew 26 years with Delta Airlines, logging more than 20,000 hours across the world in the skies he loved and with valued colleagues.
In 1998, Captain Mike found his co-pilot for life in his Beloved Wife Kristie Sims Sweat and his co-pilots cherished Sons Zachary Anderson Sweat and Alex Michael Sweat and Doodle Dog Jasper. Both sons are now earning their wings.
Mike graduated Brookwood High School and is a proud graduate of Georgia Tech as is wife Kristie. Mike ran The Disney Marathon and enjoyed taking his Bride and Boys on cross-country, out-of-country, and spur-of-the-moment luncheons in their Cirrus SR22. He was a beloved, loyal friend, always ready to help or share a joke.
Michael A. Sweat is survived by his parents Bobby and June S. Sweat, Gainesville, GA; mother-in-law Cathy Payne, Dacula and treasured families and friends. He was predeceased by his father-in-law Billy Sims, Gran Mac & Poppa D Summerlin, and Gran Mamie Sweat.
Visitation 3-8 p.m. Friday, January 24 at Flanigan Funeral Home, 4400 Lee Street, Buford, GA. Services 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25 at First Baptist Church of Buford, 4550 Hamilton Mill Rd, Buford, GA. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider North Gwinnett Co-Operative, 4395 Commerce, Buford, GA 30518; northgwinnettcoop.org;770-271-9793. LifeLink Foundation, 2875 Northwoods Pkwy, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071; 770-225-5465.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.
