Handy John Sparks

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ERWIN - Handy John "H.J." Sparks, age 86, of Erwin, went home to be with his Lord, on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the Center on Aging and Health.

Mr. Sparks was a native of Erwin and a son of the late Handy and Myrtle Mae (Hicks) Sparks. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and a Foreman at Clinchfield Railroad. H.J. served faithfully at First Christian Church. He was hardworking and dependable and he never met a stranger. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers: Edward Sparks, Dennis E. Sparks and Douglas Sparks

Handy John "H.J." Sparks leaves behind to cherish his memory: Wife: Berdie (Coffie) Sparks, of Erwin; Sister: Patsy Sparks, of Erwin; Sisters-in-law: Alice Sparks, of Erwin; Edith Sparks, of Erwin; Several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at the Center on Aging and Health for their love and care.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Handy John "H.J." Sparks in a graveside committal service to be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Evergreen Cemetery. Brother Steven Sparks will officiate.

Handy married Myrtle Mae Hicks on 17 May 1930 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Myrtle was born on 28 May 1907 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 May 1991 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Alice Louise Canipe on 22 Dec 1895 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Alice (daughter of Ebern B. Canipe and Ann Eliabeth "Eliza" Insco) was born on 11 Sep 1882 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 3 Jun 1972 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elizabeth Wilson about 1858 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Elizabeth (daughter of Phillip H. Wilson and Nancy Norman) was born on 10 May 1840 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 23 Jul 1903 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Slagle Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ebern married Ann Eliabeth "Eliza" Insco about 1870 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Ann was born on 29 Sep 1845 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 12 Feb 1929 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Phillips Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]