Handy Sparks

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]

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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.

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Dennis Eugene Sparks, age 81, 109 Banner Street, Erwin passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Erwin Health Care Center. He was a lifelong resident of Erwin. Mr. Sparks was a son of the late Handy and Myrtle Hicks Sparks. He was an employee of American Water Heater for twenty-seven years. Mr. Sparks was a member of Love Chapel Christian Church. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers: Doug and Edward Sparks.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories, wife of fifty-eight years, Edith Jean Sparks; one son, Dennis James Sparks and wife, Lorraine; one brother, H.J. Sparks and wife, Berdie; one sister, Patsy Sparks; one sister-in-law, Alice Sparks; two nephews: Steven Sparks and wife, Tonya, Todd Rogers and wife, Vickie; one niece, Gina Haun all of Erwin.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M until the hour of service Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Steven Edward Sparks will officiate at the 2:00 P.M. service. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.