Gregory Doyle Sweeten

Gregory Doyle "Levi" Sweeten Jr. (October 18, 1989 – August 26, 2025) was a devoted father and a proud presence in the lives of those who knew him. Family describe Gregory as someone who could lift spirits with a quick smile and who carried a steady kindness in his everyday interactions. He had a deep affection for music and spent time making R&B and rap songs, a creative outlet that mattered to him and reflected his thoughtful, expressive side.

Gregory was a loving father to two young sons, who were the light of his life. Those who remembered him after his passing spoke of the care he showed his children and his wish to give them joy. Friends and relatives recall him as someone who, even while facing difficult circumstances, tried to offer support and moments of comfort to people around him.

Born in 1989, Gregory and his family moved to Minneapolis in 2001. Over the years he stayed connected to his community in south Minneapolis, where neighbors left notes and tributes after his death that reflected the esteem in which he was held by people who knew him. In conversations shared with reporters, his sister described him as caring and someone who knew how to lift her spirit — words that echo the personal, human ties he left behind.

A funeral service arranged by Estes Funeral Chapel provided a time for family, friends, and community members to gather and honor his memory. Those mourning Gregory remember him not only for the hardships he endured but for the small acts of love and creativity that made him who he was — a father, a brother, a friend, and a man whose life mattered deeply to those he loved.

Though his time was cut short, Gregory’s memory lives on in the stories, songs, and the children who carry his name forward. He is remembered with tenderness by his family and those who glimpsed his warm nature. In lieu of flowers, the family’s published funeral notice provided details for those wishing to pay respects and celebrate his life.