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James Sparrow Obituary
Mr. Sparrow was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Fred Boyd Sparrow and Ruby Cox Sparrow.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday in the Founders Chapel of McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia.
Pastor John Stanley will be officiating.
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery "A Quiet Place" in Belmont.
Military honors will be provided by the WWII Last Man Club of Gaston County.
Mr. Sparrow was an entrepreneur and specialized in land development and management and was a US Army Vietnam veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Kay Frye Sparrow; son, James Lee Sparrow of Gastonia; daughter and son-in-law, Judith Sparrow Dobies and James C. Dobies D V M of Belmont; grandchildren, Thomas James Dobies and Huston Patrick Dobies; brother and sister-in-law, Donnie and Kay Sparrow of Gastonia.
Memorials may be made to The Robin Johnson Hospice House c/o Gaston Hospice PO Box 3984 Gastonia, N.C. 28054 or Ameri-can Cancer Society 6000 Fairview Road Suite 200 Charlotte, N.C. 28210
Condolences may be sent online at www.McLeanFuneral.com
McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Sparrow family.
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Stacey Coleman
August 11, 2008
Dear Judy and Sparrow family,
I am sadden to hear about your recent loss. My toughts and prayers are with your family.
allison stanford
August 6, 2008
judy sorry to hear about your dad i will keep you in my prayers
Alvin and Kim Harris
August 3, 2008
Kay and family , We are so sorry for your loss, and want to express our deepest condolences to you and your family,and may God be with you in you time of sorrow,you are in our thoughts and prayers
Mattie Adams
August 1, 2008
The Sparrow Family,
You have my condolence for the loss of your love one. My prayers and sympathy are with you. Know that God is with you and He won't leave or forsake you. Look to Him for peace, strength and joy during your sorrow.
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August 1, 2008
Dear Kay, Jimmy, Judy & Family
Our prayers are with all of you during
this time of sorrow. Please call on us
any time. God Bless.
Jim and Nedra Briscoe
Keith & Lisa Bradley
August 1, 2008
Our Prayers are with you and family
Shirley McDaniel
August 1, 2008
Kay & Family
Sincere condolences to you and your family. May God be with you at this time
Kim Seagle Richardson
August 1, 2008
Judy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 1, 2008
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