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Bing Crosby Sparks Sr.

Bing Sparks Obituary

SPARKS Bing Crosby Sr, 72, husband of Betty Ann Jackson Sparks for 49 years departed this life on Sun, April 6, 2008. Born in Paris, KY to the union of the late Robert A. and Ellen Brown Sparks. He was educated in the Bourbon County school system and graduated from Douglass High School in 1952. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked in the horse industry for over 40 years before retiring in 2003. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Centerville Missionary Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher/Superintendent and Usher board member. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Bing "Spud" (Dolores) Sparks, Jr., Nashville, TN and Ryan (Rachel) Sparks, Lex, KY; four daughters, Demita (Minister Anthony) Stevenson and Gwendolyn (Corey) Barnett, Lex, KY; Tewanna (Lee) Harvey and Selika (Dameon) Jones, Cincinnati, OH; three sisters, Frances Pemberton, Claudette (Irvin) Hunt and Mary (James) Campbell, Lex, KY; mother-in-law, Gertrude Jackson, Lex, KY; brothers-in-law George (Mary) Jackson and Howard (Dorothy) Jackson, Lex, KY; Ronnie Jackson, Atlanta, GA; sisters-in-law Dorothy Clark, Waldorf, MD; Mary (John) Burdette and Vivian Jackson, Lex, KY; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; special friend George Middleton and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held on Sat, April 12, 2008 from 11am-1pm and funeral services at 1pm at the Consolidated Missionary Baptist Church, 1625 Russell Cave Rd., Lex, KY, Pastor Nathl Moore officiating. Smith & Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Special thanks to the Hospice of the Bluegrass Tangerine Team.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Apr. 10, 2008.

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Freda Lynne Gray-Nichols

April 24, 2008

Betty Ann & Family, May God Bless you. Always hold onto your greatest source of strength, JESUS. Remember the good old days in Charlotte ct., the many sleepovers and the wonderful Sundays at Evergreen. Love, Freda Lynne Gray Nichols (Pookie's daughter)

VICKI SMITHERS

April 18, 2008

Aunt BettyAnn,
I Love you and will miss Uncle Bing, you all are my family and have a "Very" Important standing In my life and upbringing. For that I thank you and am always grateful. Uncle Bing, spoke to me about somethings, over a year ago, I said "Yes Sir". His guidance Is Respected. To all of my cousin's who were more like brothers & sisters,growing up stay close to
"GOD". I LOVE YOU ALL.

Your Cousin,
VICKI L. SMITHERS

Roderick Curd

April 16, 2008

Spud and the Sparks family you are in my prayers
Roderick Curd

Sharlene Brady

April 14, 2008

Betty, I was saddened to see the news about Bing in the paper. Call if you need anything. Let's get together. Sharlene Brady 268-2490

Lavette White

April 14, 2008

Sparks family,
Sorry for the loss of your beautiful loved one. What a spiritual man that will be missed by all so many. Anyone that came into contact with Bro. Bing was truly blessed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

Jay Kilgore

April 12, 2008

Ryan and Family,
I just found out today, I am so sorry for your loss. Your father will always be remebered for his wonderful smile and the joy he found watching you play baseball. My Mom and sister, Holly are very sorry and remember him fondly.

Billy Joe Buchanan

April 12, 2008

Spud, and the Sparks Family

I am deeply sadden by your loss, may God watch over you and your family continually

Clarence & Ruth Scott

April 12, 2008

Betty Ann and family,

Our Deepest Sympathy to you and the family.

Remember the many wonderful and
beautiful memories you shared together.

God Bless each and every one of you.

Prayfully,
Clarence & Ruth A, Scott

WANDA L JOHNSON

April 11, 2008

MRS SPARKS ,DEMITA AND FAMILY. HE THAT DWELLETH IN THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH SHALL ABIDE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY. REST IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD, FOR HE WILL COMFORT YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Dale Bumpase

April 11, 2008

Betty Ann and the Sparks family: My prayers are with the entire family. God is good and all the time He's good. Just know you all are going to be alright in the days to come. God will see you through this time of loss. Mr. Sparks was a good person who loved you all. Joy comes in the morning. Keep the faith.

Lisa Reynolds (Woods Edge Farm)

April 11, 2008

Betty & Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. "Mr. Bing" will be very sadly missed by all of us at Woods Edge Farm, we loved him dearly. A gifted horseman who could calm the wildest steed. A true gentleman, always a smile and a kind word, never a stranger did he meet. The Lord broke the mould when he created Bing. I feel blessed to have known him and honored to be able to call him my friend.
Betty, if there is anything you need or anything we can do, please just pick up the phone.

"Perhaps they are not
stars in the sky,
but rather openings
where our loved ones
shine down
to let us know they
are happy."

Miss you Mr. Bing and love you always. xxxx

James "Leny" Thomas

April 10, 2008

Been praying for you and the entire family, Ms. Betty. Keep your head high and thank God for his beautiful life and the times you shared. Will miss his great smile. To all the other family members, you are in my prayers as well, Ms. Frances, Ms. Ett, and Mary.

Little Dameon Jones

April 10, 2008

Grandaddy was a great man and always believed in God. He was my best friend and always loving me and my sister ,Raven. I love grandaddy when he popped my knuckles and I like when he took me to the farm. He taught me to ride a horse. He always rubbed my head with his knuckles. Love Dameon

Edye (Robinson) Dabney

April 10, 2008

To the Family,
My prayers are with all of you. Know that Mr. Bing is relieved of his pain and suffering. He was blessed by the time he was able to spend with you during his illness. Thank God for the memories you share.

Dea Clarence & Barbara Franklin

April 10, 2008

Sis Betty Ann & family,
Will miss these words, put your weight on it and Sang Daughter, he was truly an inspiration to our family and as part of his Church family. Love and Miss him. God Bless

Jane & Don Floyd

April 10, 2008

Betty, Ryan "Dusty", Gwen and Family. What great days we had with Bing at Southeastern L.L. I will always remember his great smile and wanting the boys to to their best and win one for the Cubs.
God Bless

Brian & Augusta Mason

April 10, 2008

"Miss Betty", "Mita", and the Sparks Family,

I'm sorry for the loss of your loved one, "Mr. Bing".

He was a wonderful man with a sweet spirit. I could always count on him flashing a smile and saying a hearty "How ya doing, Sis!" whenever I saw him. And Lord knows, a service was not complete without his "put your weight on it!" "Mr. Bing" had a spirit larger than life and he will be missed, but not forgotten.

We KNOW where He is and have hope that we will meet again in that GREAT GETTING UP MORNING!!

Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

It is our prayer that God will bless, keep, and sustain you during this time and in the days ahead.

We're praying for your strength and comfort.

If there is ANYTHING that we can do, please don't hesitate to call.

With Heartfelt Sympathy

April 10, 2008

To the Sparks family,

Faith heals,renews, affirms, gives, comforts, laughs, listens, remembers, lifts, cheers, and shares. Because we care about how you're doing... we are sending heartfelt love and sympathy. We pray your faith sustains you, encourages your spirit, and sees you through this difficult time. Please call if you need anything. God bless.

Jeff & Emma Montgomery Family

Minister Daniel & Roxana Murphy

April 10, 2008

Sis. Sparks, Demita and the entire family: Our hearts were saddened hearing of the passing of Bro. Sparks. Not one time can I remember being in a service where he would not say his famous quote "put your weight on it". That was his way of saying let "Jesus lead you", and that's what he did. To be blessed you must bless others. And he truly blessed us each time we were in his presence. Weep you will for the separation down here, Rejoice you must, knowing he is present with the Lord. God calls those home who have completed their assignments. He finished the course and passed the test! We will continue to pray that the Lord will bless & keep each of you during this time and the times ahead.

Mr and Mrs Doug Tyler

April 10, 2008

To the Sparks family ( my other family) When I think of Mr Bing I think of a true christian a real man of God with a beautiful spirit.. We love you all and just keep leaning on God for your strength, Selika you are making your Dad proud by walking in Gods strength through this difficult time ..We love you all God Bless Love Doug and Jackie Tyler

Marguerite West

April 10, 2008

Gwen,

Stacey and I offer our condolences to you and your family. Just remember your father is in a better place with no more pain, sickness or sorrow. Please don't hesitate if there is anything we can do to help ease your pain during this difficult time.

Love,

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