Richmond, Virginia
SPARKS, Erik, 46, of Richmond, departed this life on June 9, 2011. His memory will be cherished by his beloved mother, Yvonne Sparks-Harris (James); his devoted sister, Andrea Sparks-Brown (Ronald); his brother, James Sparks Jr.; his nieces, Destiny Sparks and Arielle Nichole Brown; his nephew, Aaron Nicholas Brown. Remains rest at W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue, where family will receive friends Tuesday, June 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. Services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, at 11 a.m. in the chapel at Saint Paul's Baptist church, 4247 Creighton Road. Interment Family Plot, Drakes Branch, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to Sickle Cell Anemia, VCU/MCV Cooper-Smith Sickle Cell Research Initiative MCV Foundation, Post Office Box 980234, Richmond, Va. 23286.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
To my Friend, I truly miss our conversation and the laughter that we shared, you will forever be my best male friend, sleep peacefully friend until we meet again !!!!!Your Friend Cherry
Cherrie Smith
June 04, 2021 | RICHMOND, VA | Friend
Missing you cousin on earth but loving the fact that you are among so many love ones in heaven.
Jackie Robinson
June 08, 2020 | Henrico, VA | Family
Jackie Robinson
June 10, 2019 | Henrico, VA | Family
Hello in Heaven Erik! I miss your smile, laugh and true cool style!! We miss you here on Earth, but I'm sure the angels are enjoying you in Heaven!! Until we meet again!! Love You Erik!!! xoxo
Fay Woo
June 04, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
I didn't know you had left us so soon. Erik you will always have a special place in my heart. May you soar with the angels. Love and Respect Kimmie
Kimberly Tillery
February 20, 2012 | Clementon, NJ
To My Sisters,
Words can not be expressed in the lost of your dearly beloved one! Eric will always be apart of our lives with the laugh, smile and above all his coolnest! The hole in my heart has just gotten a little larger.
May God bless, strengthen and protect you with His love.
Always with love,
Sharon and Spirit
Sharon Kirksey
January 26, 2012 | Richmond, VA
Sharon Gardner
January 24, 2012 | Richmond, VA
e-boogie...
my real-life spike lee....:-)...i'm thankful that GOD allowed our paths to cross...from the time you and i first met in 1994- you were a consistent friend and big-brother....thank you for accepting my calls about eye glass prescriptions and contact lenses...and looking out for me with your contagious laughter and smile...you were always a GOD-send for me when i needed it the most....
i celebrate you and will cherish our talks and laughs for eternity...see ya'...
nicci jamison
June 20, 2011 | Los Angeles, CA
To Yvonne and Denise (Andrea),
I am continually saddened by the loss of my cousin, Erik. Although we didn’t spend lots of time together, I always enjoyed seeing his warm smile, and hearing him say “what’s up cuz?” My prayer is that you find comfort in John 14 where Jesus promised to prepare a place for us. This scripture has sustained me since my mom went to be with the Lord. I am especially comforted in the part where Jesus said, “If it were not so, I would have told you.” With...
Carnell Bagley
June 20, 2011 | Freeman, VA