Mr. Dennis C. Sparks, age 72, Jonesborough, passed away Sunday January 11, 2015 at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Sparks was born in the Lamar Community of Washington County, Tennessee to the late Smith and Ella Hartsell Sparks.
Mr. Sparks was a member of Embreeville Church of Christ where he served as a deacon and elder. He was also a member of the Lamar Ruritan.
Mr. Sparks was retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Highway Marking Department and a retired farmer. He loved farming, family and friends, and fishing with his buddies at the Myrtle Beach Pier.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Seaton Sparks of the home; four sons and daughters-in-law Carroll and Debbie Sparks, Jonesborough, Stephen and Darlene Sparks, Jonesborough, Wally and Vickie Sparks, Jonesborough, and Dennis “Marty” and Rebecca Sparks, Jonesborough; ten grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Bartley and Helen Sparks; special in-laws Johnnie and Jan Walton and Lavana Mathes; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 8:00 PM, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Reverend Charles Fitzsimmons officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 PM prior to the service.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 11:30 AM at Washington County Memory Gardens. Family request everyone to meet at the Funeral Home by 11:00 AM.
Active pallbearers will be Monty Treadway, John Ford, Tobie Crane, Gordon Lane, Ralph Richardson, Johnny Walton, Rob Cole, Victor Campbell, Rodney Casey, and Rodney Ramsey. Honorary pallbearers will be J. W. Moorelock, Tom Keplinger, Page Whitson, Carlos Peterson, Hugh Pickle, Kenneth Casey, Harlon Arnold, D.D. Sliger, friends at Myrtle Beach, Lamar Ruritan members, and members of his Sunday School Class
01/26/2015
Charles and Peggy Broyles
Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you. We always enjoyed talking with Dennis when we saw him. May God give you peace!
01/14/2015
Lisa Gray Yoder
I am so sorry for your loss. We both had the best Dads you
could have. He will remain in your hearts always and one day
the void will be filled when we're all in heaven. It was good to
see all of you , brought back a lot of childhood memories. God.
Bless and keep you always today and everyday. Close to my
heart always. Love all of you.
Your family will be in our daily prayers. We are
so sorry for your loss.
Marty and family,
I remember Dennis from the days where the Sparks family used to mow my Papaw Tolley's hayfields, and the days from Union. I'm SO sorry to hear of his death. I'm praying for your family.
Wally and Vickie,
Just a note to tell you both that you are in my
prayers. Wally, I know that losing a mother is
heart breaking but you can lean on Vickie in this
time of need. May God be with both of you in this
difficult time.
01/13/2015
Debbie Masters
Dear Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. I have many good memories of the times Dennis and I worked together in the Highway Marking Dept. May God Bless You.
01/13/2015
Jim & Beulah Asher
Joyce & Family, We are so sorry to hear about Dennis. We will miss fishing with him and will always remember all the fun times we had on Springmaid Pier. May God bless you. Jim & Beulah
01/13/2015
Jean Jones Morrow
I knew Dennis as a young child (his brother Bartley and I were
in the same class at Lamar). He was the cutest and sweetest
child and I'm sure remained a fine person all of his life. It is
with sorrow that I learned of his passing. I pray the family will
receive strength and mercy during these difficult days.
Sincerely, Jean Morrow
01/13/2015
Roger Benfield
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis. I thought a lot of Dennis we worked together in the summer putting up hay and tobacco and had a lot of fun together with his Smith, Coy Bennett and Jake Evans. I called him this summer and he was the same Dennis. I will miss him and may God bless the Sparks family.
01/13/2015
Helen Story and Family (Richard, Lisa & Leah)
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sorry for your loss. May God Bless
