He was born July 1, 1931 in Adair County, Kentucky the son of the late Mont and Nona Coomer Sparks, also preceded in death by one sister: Minnie Catherine England in 2012
Survived by his wife: Maxine Bell Sparks of Columbia, KY
One daughter: Michelle VanArsdale and husband Kevin of Columbia, KY
One sister: Nancy Lacy & husband Horace of Louisville, KY
One grandson Noah VanArsdale
One granddaughter: Danielle Wilson
One great grandson: Grant Wilson
Nephews Kenneth England, Glynn England, Mark Fudge, Doug Branham
Nieces Kathy Pelston and Charlotte Bryant
A host of other relatives and friends survive
Mr. Sparks was a member of the Hadley's Community Church and was retired from
P. Lorillard Tobacco Company in Louisville after 33 years of service
Funeral service: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 1:00 PM Stotts-Phelps-McQueary
Funeral Home
Clergy officiating: Bro. Elbert Hadley
Interment in the Haven Hill Cemetery
The family request visitation after 4:30 pm on Monday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements