
Mr. Sparks was an IT Manager and of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nona Sparks of Hillsboro, MO.; one daughter, Neissa (Gary Jr.) Byers of Benton; one brother, Glenn Sparks of Yucaipa, CA.; one sister, Candy Plemmons of Chandler, N.C.; two grandchildren, Alexis Byers of Benton, Brennen Byers of Benton; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack H. Sparks and Mary Margaret (Wrather) Sparks; one brother, Jack Sparks.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah with Bobby Gleeson officiating. Burial will follow at Fooks Cemetery in Possum Trot.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions made to American Heart Association, 15120 Collections Center Drive (15120=lbx #), Chicago, IL 60693.
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle online at www.hughesfuneral.com.
Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.