1953~2017
John Paul Sparks, born September 18, 1953 to Etta Whittington and Clarence Sparks, died on April 12, 2017 at 3:12pm at the age of 63 years old. He was anointed by Pastor Dan and passed away peacefully under the watchful eyes of Chaplain Rogers at Penrose-St. Francis Hospital.
        John is survived by his daughter Angela Sparks, granddaughter Marie Sparks, his son Johnathan Sparks, sisters Linda Lefou and Susan Standridge, and brother Rick Sparks.
        John was a “working class hero” as said by John Lennon. He was a Jack-of-all-Trades, a MacGyver, a hard worker, a devoted son, brother, and friend to many. Above all else, John was an amazingly caring, deeply dedicated father and grandfather to his children and granddaughter, well as to countless others who knew him as “Dad,” “Pops,” “Daddy” and “Grandpa.”
        John lived an often rough and rocky live, but he never forgot to look up and appreciate the stars when he would stumble and fall. He valued the little things in life, the simple beauty of it all, and dearly loved the outdoors. He was a good man who will be greatly missed by those who loved him. May he rest in peace knowing he was honored and loved.