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Fred Sparks Obituary
Fred T. Sparks, age 93 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023. He was born July 23, 1930 in Morehead, KY son of the late Leburn and Hattie Sparks. Fred was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He retired from Apex Machine Tool after 40 faithful years of employment. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends as well as watching University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball. Fred is going to be greatly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years Hildreth, and siblings Bob (Rushia) Sparks, Tony (Lottie) Sparks, Albert (Hazel) Sparks, Thelma Pelfery, Lydia (Chester) Day and Lillian (Edward) Thomas. Fred is survived by his son, Fred Sparks II.; grandson, Zack Sparks; several nieces and nephews; best friend, Drucilla Sparks; as well as numerous other family and friends. Public visitation will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home (3380 Dayton Xenia Rd) on Monday January 8th, 2024 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm with funeral service to he held at Woodland Cemetery (118 Woodland Avenue Dayton, Ohio 45409) on January 9th, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Please consider a donation to Alzheimer's Association of Dayton (https://www.alz.org/dayton) in honor of Fred's battle with dementia.
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David Mitchell
January 17, 2024
Fred was a great person and talked to him many of times at Apex. Always a happy person with a smile. I'll always remember working with him for all those many years at Apex
Gary L. Bland
January 11, 2024
I worked with Fred for a few years at Apex Machine And Tool. Fred was always a jolly friendly person never saw him in a bad mood. I know Fred will be missed by family and friends. Rest in peace Fred. Your friend Gary Bland
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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - Beavercreek Chapel3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Dayton, OH 45432
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