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Benjamin M. Sparks
1981 - 2009
Benjamin M. Sparks
1981 - 2009
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Benjamin Sparks Obituary
Suriviors include: Parents – Roscoe and Andrea (Miller) Sparks of Elwood; Brother – Nicholas P. Sparks and companion Tabitha J. Willhoite of Elwood. He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents – Curtis W. and Elizabeth Sparks; Maternal Grandparents – Edwin Eugene and Mary Patricia Miller; Uncle – Father Rick Miller.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elwood with Father Paul Cochran officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Elwood. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 PM Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Joseph’s Legacy Fund through the funeral home.
Online condolences can be made to the Sparks family at www.copherfeslermay.com.
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Dan Reynolds
May 5, 2009
I'm just learning about this today. I am deeply saddened. You were a better friend to me than you probably realized. I will miss you very much...My sympathies to the Sparks family.
Ashley Bolton
April 25, 2009
There aren't enough words to describe how kind and helpful Ben was to me in the short time I was privileged to have known him. He was an amazing co-worker and he is missed. My heartfelt condolences go out to Ben's family. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
C.A. Earp
April 20, 2009
Goodbye old friend, i hope only the best for the sparks family.
James Rush
April 17, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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Cyndee Wilson (Meyer)
April 15, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss.
-Former Member of St. Joseph's
Lynn Sparks
April 14, 2009
My heart goes out to you in these days of sorrow. I pray God give you strength to bear this loss.
Dave and Linda Fernung
April 14, 2009
Dear Rocky and Andrea, We were so sorry to read of Ben's death. I remember him from second grade as being one of my favorites. He was always so polite and thoughtful. I know he will be greatly missed. It's just not right to lose a child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry.
Fr Tim Alkire
April 14, 2009
Dear ones,
You are daily in my prayers & Masses.
Cheryl Simpson
April 14, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Sparks family. I have known Ben for as far back as I can remember. Although he was a year older and we didn't always have the same friends outside of school, we became buddies in the halls of Elwood. I always remember him as a warm, incredibly polite, and kind young man. It brought tears to my eyes to see the news. God Bless.
Amber Thacker
April 14, 2009
Ben was the most fun person to work around! He always new how to put a smile on your face! Ben will be deeply missed! God bless your family!
~Co Worker/Defender~
Michelle Howard
April 14, 2009
While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. Family...look to the hills from which cometh your help!
Co-Worker at Defender Direct
Jefffrey Arnett
April 14, 2009
Ben was such a wonderful friend. We worked at Defender Direct for several months in the same department. We shared many conversations at work, during lunches outside of work, and rides to and from work ect. Ben was such a upbeat, smart and caring person. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers to his family & friends.
Connise Holloway
April 14, 2009
Ben and I started working at Defender at the same time. He was always so energetic and positive about things. I feel privileged to have gotten to know him. He'll truly be missed. God Bless your family.
Kathy & Jeff Marcuson
April 13, 2009
Rocky, Andrea, and Nick,
You are in our prayers in this extremely difficult time for you. You know Ben was met at the gates by his grandparents and Uncle Rick so maybe that helps just a bit. Bless you all.
Bob&Tam McKinley
April 13, 2009
Rocky,Andrea&Nick, We were shocked and very saddened to here about Ben's death.Please accept our deepest smpathy. Stay in touch!
Karmen Bacon
April 13, 2009
Ben was a nice person to work around. He always brought positive energy. May GOD continue to bless you and the ones around you and also bring you through this pain and sorrow. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
~Co Worker/Defender~
Tiffany Thomas
April 13, 2009
Rocky, Andee, and Nick,
I am so sorry about Ben. He was a very positive and lovable and kind person. He never had a cross word about anyone and was a great friend. I know I shall never forget him. All of you will be in our constant prayers.
Amy Tansel
April 13, 2009
I was very surprised and sorry to hear of Ben's death last week. I worked with him at Defender in Indianapolis and had only just begun to get to know him as we passed each other in the halls at work, but he seemed like a wonderful young man. I will be praying for your family as you go through this sorrowful time in your life. May God light the way to the end of the trials you face.
Mary Jane Green
April 13, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pat Cain
April 13, 2009
Ben was a very sweet and kind individual. He always had a smile. May the good Lord give you strength and peace in this trying sorrowful time.
Pat Cain (Defender Co worker)
Sabrina Simpson
April 13, 2009
I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss, Ben was a co-worker of mine at Defender, and I just want to say that he was always kind hearted, and very friendly to everyone. I lost my brother a year ago at age 22 to a car accident, and I can certainly understand your pain, I pray the Lord will bring you peace and comfort in the days, weeks, months, years to come. God Bless you!
Dan Nickel
April 13, 2009
Ben was a wonderful person and I was honored to have worked with him. May God's grace be with you during this time.
April 13, 2009
Ben was a wonderful & cheerful person. He will be deeply missed. You are in my prayers, may God be with you & yours during this sorrow time. Sorry for your loss.
Theresa Babbitt (Defender Direct)
Sarah Barth
April 13, 2009
Ben never had a negative word to say. He was very kind.I am glad that I got to know him at work.I am sorry for your loss.
Matt Helton
April 13, 2009
Sparks family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Ben was a great coworker/friend. His smile brigthened the lives of everyone around him. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go to the entire Sparks family.
Travis Brown
April 13, 2009
Ben was a great person and I was honored to work with him. He will be deeply missed.
My prayers go out to his friends and family and I am very sorry for your loss
April 13, 2009
Our love always.
Bruce, Robin, Sarah, Mike
Lisa Ficara
April 13, 2009
May God bless you during this sad time. Ben was a good person and a wonderful friend to anyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Britney Blue-Bonner (Co-Worker-Defender)
April 13, 2009
Ben was a wonder person and he will be greatly missed. May the Lord keep you and your family close during this time. My family will keep your family in our prayers.
April 13, 2009
Mr & Mrs Sparks and Nick,
I am sorry to learn of Ben's death. He was a neat kid. Andrea, I remember him coming into Edgewood School with you as a young lad to pick up Nick after school and he was always wearing his sunglasses.
May the many precious memories you have of times gone by bring you peace and comfort in the difficult days and weeks ahead.
Thinking of you,
Peggy Hinds
vanessa kirk
April 13, 2009
To all the family and friends, im so sorry for your loss Ben was a great co-worker and he will be missed i will keep you all in my prayers! god bless
Jennifer Jones
April 13, 2009
Ben was a great worker and friend. He will be very missed by many. Made me laugh and was there when I needed help through rough times.
Tawana Tucker
April 13, 2009
Very sorry for your loss. We will miss his positive energy and smile. (Co-Worker/Defender
April 13, 2009
Dear Family of Ben Sparks,
Know that the Lord is with you at all times even in your time of sorrow. Know that he is in the safest place. I pray for strength to be with you all for He was a wonderful person and I am blessed to have had the pleasure of working with him for He was truly a pleasure to be around.
May God bless you and keep you
Sherie Bledsoe, (co-worker/Defender)
Rich Buus
April 12, 2009
Ben brightened the workplace at Defender with his positive, can-do attitude and the care and commitment he showed his customers. We will miss him a lot.
April 12, 2009
We are very sorry for your loss. Hope to see you soon.
Tommy & Juanita Sparks, Goldsboro, NC
Rachael Brown
April 12, 2009
Very sorry for your loss,he will be missed
April 12, 2009
May God comfort and keep you and your family during this difficult times.
Sharon Stone(Co-Worker/Defender)
Amy LaPoint
April 12, 2009
Nick, Tabitha, and family
I am so sorry to hear about Ben's death. He was a cool kid. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Love,
Amy LaPoint
Maria Evans- former co-worker
April 12, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
April 11, 2009
Dear Andrea, Rocky & Nick:
We are so sorry and saddened to hear about Ben. There are no words one can say at a time like this that could begin to help you. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Leeann & Jim Hancock & Alice Sparks
Tiffany Collins
April 11, 2009
I offer my deepest sympathies. May God embrace you during this difficult time.
Ruthanne Burris
April 11, 2009
Andy, Rocky, and Nick--words do not fully express the sadness I feel over the loss of Ben. He was a very special young man with so much potential and life ahead of him. My heart and prayers go out to all of you at this terrible time.
Lisa Sparks
April 11, 2009
Andee, Rocky, and Nick,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother Ben. My prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
April 11, 2009
Andrea, You and your family have our deepest sympathy at this time of bereavement. May God keep you in his care.
Former Co-Workers
Mary Hammock
Cassandra Rush
April 11, 2009
Sending you all warm thoughts, prayers and love.
-Madeleine Laseau (Co-worker/Defender)
Julie Barrett
April 11, 2009
Andy & Rocky, my prayers and thoughts are with you. I'll be joining all of you in Spirit at 7PM Tuesday as I say the Rosary with you right then.
April 11, 2009
my deepest condolences during this difficult time ,my prayers are with you . beth lee ( chad adair' mother)
beth lee
April 11, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Greg Dixon
April 10, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Staff of Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home
April 10, 2009
We offer our deepest condolences during this difficult time
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