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Handy John Sparks

Male Abt 1932 - 2018  (~ 86 years)


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  1. 1.  Handy John Sparks was born about 1932 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Mar 2018 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.

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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.