Fred Cosler Sweeney III, age 81, of Xenia, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born December 19, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio the third child of Fred C. Jr. and Betty Ellen (Mustard) Sweeney.

Fred graduated from Beavercreek High School. A dedicated lifetime dairy and grain farmer in Beavercreek and Cedarville, his crops always produced a fine harvest, with the straightest rows of corn and soybeans in his fields. Fred was baptized and accepted the Lord, living his life with a tender and caring heart. He enjoyed spending time with family and watching sports.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Billie Lee (Brown) Sweeney, whom he married March 27, 1967; his children: Jacqueline Sweeney of Huber Heights and Steven C. (Rhonda) Sweeney of South Charleston; grandchildren: Chelsea (Garyck) Todd and Chad Sweeney; and 2 great grandchildren: Hallie and Harper Todd; siblings: Rebecca (Jay) Strayer of Xenia; his twin brother and best friend: Ted Sweeney of Lucasville; Peggy Lou and (Jack) Zimmer of Cole Camp, MO; Pamela Jewett of Xenia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law: sister-in-law: Pam Sweeney and brother-in-law: Danny Jewett.

Services will be held 11:30 AM Wednesday at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. Visitation will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Byron Cemetery.