Obituary for Curtis Sparks
Curtis Sparks, 90, of Brookville, Ohio, formerly of Grayson, KY went home to be with the Lord August 12, 2021. He was born May 9, 1931 in Grahn, Ky. He was preceded in death by his father, Minard Dewell Sparks and mother, Kate (Jessee) Sparks; three brothers, Burl Sparks, Gale Sparks, and Gurvin Sparks; three sisters, Ella Pruitt, Marcella Prater, and Bernice Wise.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Sue Littleton Sparks; four children, George (Edith) Sparks of Grayson, KY, Greg (Debbie) Sparks of Englewood, OH, Ruth (Darrel) Schick and Katie (Mel) King, both of Brookville, OH; nine grandchildren, Ben (Angela) Sparks, Bobby (Melissa) Sparks, Lindsey (Matt) Gonzalez, Grayson (Carlie) Schick, Hannah (Corey) Kuchers, Carter Schick, Lydia (Seth) Yoder, Maddie (Chad) McCoy, and Spencer (Katie) Schick; twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Ernestine Sparks of Waynesville, OH and Madeline Sparks of Olive Hill, KY; several nieces and nephews that will mourn his passing.
After serving in the Korean War, Curtis and Sue relocated to Dayton, Ohio to start a family. He was employed at NCR Corporation for 17 years and retired from Miami Valley RTA as a bus driver after 20 years. He accepted Christ as his Savior in 1975 and was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren’s countless sporting events and music/dance recitals. He also enjoyed gardening and watching college basketball rooting for his beloved Kentucky Wildcats and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was an honorable, tenderhearted man of quiet faith. He lived out his faith by loving his family and others as well, with simple but meaningful kindnesses too many to mention. He was also a masterful storyteller.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the many caregivers from the VA, First Light and Hospice during his extended illness, as well as the many cards, meals and visits received from friends and family.
Visitation and Funeral services will be held at Crestview Baptist Church in Clayton, Ohio on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Viewing will be between 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. with the service following at 7:00 p.m.
There will also be services on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in Grayson, Kentucky at the Sparks Funeral Home. Viewing at 12:00 p.m. and service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the Cribbs Hill Cemetery in Grayson, Ron Arnett, minister. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Military Honors will be provided by the Kenova American Legion Post 93.
Funeral arrangements will be entrusted to Gilbert-Fellers Funeral Home of Brookville, Ohio and Sparks Funeral Home of Grayson, KY.
Online condolences and live webcast will be provided at www.sparksfh.com.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Sue Littleton Sparks; four children, George (Edith) Sparks of Grayson, KY, Greg (Debbie) Sparks of Englewood, OH, Ruth (Darrel) Schick and Katie (Mel) King, both of Brookville, OH; nine grandchildren, Ben (Angela) Sparks, Bobby (Melissa) Sparks, Lindsey (Matt) Gonzalez, Grayson (Carlie) Schick, Hannah (Corey) Kuchers, Carter Schick, Lydia (Seth) Yoder, Maddie (Chad) McCoy, and Spencer (Katie) Schick; twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Ernestine Sparks of Waynesville, OH and Madeline Sparks of Olive Hill, KY; several nieces and nephews that will mourn his passing.
After serving in the Korean War, Curtis and Sue relocated to Dayton, Ohio to start a family. He was employed at NCR Corporation for 17 years and retired from Miami Valley RTA as a bus driver after 20 years. He accepted Christ as his Savior in 1975 and was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren’s countless sporting events and music/dance recitals. He also enjoyed gardening and watching college basketball rooting for his beloved Kentucky Wildcats and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was an honorable, tenderhearted man of quiet faith. He lived out his faith by loving his family and others as well, with simple but meaningful kindnesses too many to mention. He was also a masterful storyteller.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the many caregivers from the VA, First Light and Hospice during his extended illness, as well as the many cards, meals and visits received from friends and family.
Visitation and Funeral services will be held at Crestview Baptist Church in Clayton, Ohio on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Viewing will be between 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. with the service following at 7:00 p.m.
There will also be services on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in Grayson, Kentucky at the Sparks Funeral Home. Viewing at 12:00 p.m. and service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the Cribbs Hill Cemetery in Grayson, Ron Arnett, minister. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Military Honors will be provided by the Kenova American Legion Post 93.
Funeral arrangements will be entrusted to Gilbert-Fellers Funeral Home of Brookville, Ohio and Sparks Funeral Home of Grayson, KY.
Online condolences and live webcast will be provided at www.sparksfh.com.