Jim Sparks 91, of Kirksville, Missouri, formerly of Ewing, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
He was the son of Erie P. Sparks and Lauria (Davis) Sparks, he was born in Quincy, Illinois on June 8, 1932. Jim was united in marriage to Emma (Claus) Sparks on August 9, 1953. Emma preceded him in death on October 26, 2021.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, one son, Brian Sparks and three brothers and sisters, Paul Sparks, Betty Staats, and Jerry Sparks.
Jim is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. James J. Sparks Jr. (Holly) of Verdigre, Nebraska, Dr. Robert W. Sparks (Dolores) of Kirksville, Mo , and Steven W. Sparks, (Jeanine) of Wright City, MO. Jim was a grandparent to 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. Surviving siblings include, Barbara , Wiley, Riley (Skip), Larry, John, Nancy, Becky, Lonnie and Beverly.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Kirksville, with Pastor Larry Gibson officiating. Family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 to service time. Interment with military honors will be held following the service at Highland Park Cemetery in Kirksville under the direction of Travis-Noe Funeral Home.
Memorials donations in memory of James Sparks may be made to Highland Park Cemetery, and may be left at the church or left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.