Anthony Douglas Sweeney

Anthony Douglas "Buttons" Sweeney, age 54, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Anthony was known by everyone as "Buttons." He was loved by many and was a friend to all who knew him. His warm spirit and kind heart left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Esta Merck; his mother, Johnnie Mae Woods; his father, Buck Blankenship; his brother, Jimmy Maxwell; and his sister, Alicia Hicks. He is also remembered with special mention of Justin Sloan.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sister, Val Riner and her husband, Craige; his brother, George (Tony) Sweeney and wife Sharon; his daughters, Brittany Wilson and her boyfriend, David; Mary Wilson and her boyfriend, Porgie; and Sarah Gentry-Couch and her husband, Tone; and his sons, Anthony Blankenship, Cordata (Paul) Odom and his girlfriend, Regina. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Additional survivors include his aunt, Marynell Richards; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Trinity Memorial Centers on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 p.m.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Sweeney family. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.