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Beniford Sparks Obituary

SPARKS Beniford G. "Ben" Sparks, age 45, went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2011. He made his home in Fairfield, IL but was raised in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by mother Reba Sparks and brother Bradford D. Sparks. Survived by father, Elder Joe F. Sparks; sisters, Beatrice (Gerald) Varney, all of Columbus and Beverly (Ronald) Gray of Mill Shoals, IL; nieces, Melissa Varney, Holly and Niki Gray; great-nieces who lovingly call him "Uncle Butter", Olivia Marie, Avalee Zeppelin and Addison Jo. Special little boy, Josiah Jones and best friend, Gary Barker. Beniford graduated from Independence High School in 1984. He was a faithful member of the First General Baptist Church in Fairfield, IL. He founded the churches prayer circle and conducted a bible study class at the church. All who knew him will greatly miss him. Friends may call at O. R. WOODYARD CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Sunday 3-8 p.m., where funeral service will be held Monday 1 p.m. Minister Ronald Gray officiating. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. Visit www.orwoodyard.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2011.

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DIANE

January 16, 2012

BEA I KNOW IT HAS BEEN YEARS SINCE I HAVE SEEN OR TALKED TO ANY OF YOU BUT WHEN I HEARD OF YOUR MOM AND BENS PASSING I WAS SO DEEPLY HURT OF ALL THE PEOPLE FROM THAT CHURCH I LOVED IT WAS YOUR FAMILY. I HOPE YOU HAVE ALL FOUND PEACE AND KNOW THAT GOD ALWAYS ALLOWS US THE CHOICE TO MEET AGAIN AND FORGIVES US ALL FOR OUR MISTAKES BELIEVE ME THIS I KNOW IS TRUE I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST. DIANE(MUNCY)WADDELL

Debbie Newsome

February 21, 2011

Sending our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Spark Family, Joe, Beverly and Beatrice. May God comfort you. The Newsome's Tom and Debbie

February 20, 2011

Sparks Family'
So Sorry for your loss.
our prayers are with all of you.
Roger and Jan Bernthold

February 20, 2011

Sparks family,
My sincere condolences & prayers to you. Went to school with Ben from junior high to high school--Ben was a beautiful person. Blessings to you.

Elaine Barker

February 19, 2011

I've known Ben for 20 years. He started out as my hairdresser, but became a part of my family for 18 years. We loved and cared for Ben and we are glad he was "family" to us for all those years. I remember going Christmas shopping with Ben when we all lived in Florida. It was great fun and he was a joy to be around. We all will miss him so much but know he is rejoicing around God's throne!
Loved you Ben
Elaine Barker and family

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