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John Whitfield Sparger Jr.
1951 - 2014
John Whitfield Sparger Jr.
1951 - 2014
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BORN
1951
DIED
2014
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November 26, 2015
I sure miss my good friend John. John, I think about you all of the time. I love you brother. That is exactly what you used to say to me. Your friend Esse
Debe Abernethy
November 5, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known John in the furniture business for many years and he has always had an easy smile and friendly comment. I pray your memories will guide you thru the hard days, and it will be a blessing to know that he was loved and considered very special by those of us who had the pleasure of working with him.
Dr. Lynn Graham Marsh
November 5, 2014
I want to express my sincerest sympathy to the Sparger family. We have all truly lost a wonderful person. Johnny's smile and enthusiasm for life will always be in my memories. It won't seem right for him not to be at our reunion in a couple of weeks. I know he is in Heaven bringing joy to all around him. Rest in peace Johnny and know that your friends you grew up with will always love you.
Tom Burnsides
November 5, 2014
I got a call from Jimmy Paul that our Friend and classmate Johnny Sparger passed away. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing and calling Johnny a friend feels a tremendous loss that cannot be described. I know our collective thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and children. Few people I have known in my lifetime have had the positive impact Johnny did on others. His smile and infectious laugh was shared with all who came in contact with him. His good looks, talent, tough competitive spirit and easy going way made him very popular in school - but it never went to his head. He never forgot his friends through good times or bad. With so many posers in this life Johnny stands out as a real person, one of those individuals that only come along once in a life time. Though Johnny would be the first to laugh and say "perfect" NO WAY, I personally cannot think of anyone who's life left such a positive impact on so many. Johnny embodied the best of the Class of 69 and that positive light that he shared will live on in each of us who knew him and called him a Friend!
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Scott Shrier
November 5, 2014
John was a true gentleman with always a smile on his face and a warm greeting.
He will be truly missed
Corey Tinker
November 5, 2014
John, Sofie and family...my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Remember, no one is ever truly dead until they are forgotten. Keep his memory alive!
Ken Beck
November 4, 2014
I always enjoyed playing baseball with Johnny, he was a great guy to have as a friend, and school mate. I pray his family will receive the Peace that only God can give during this hard time.
giulio chateau d'ax usa
November 4, 2014
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Tonya Miller
November 4, 2014
Such a wonderful person and a wonderful rep. Known John for a number of years and he wanted to make sure you knew the product. He will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dennis Cain
November 4, 2014
Sad news Sheila. Prayers to you and family.
Marianne Kuieck
November 3, 2014
Dear John, Sophie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort and strength from all of us who care and from our faithful God.
Karen Wilkinson
November 3, 2014
Thinking of your family. John grew up less than a block from us in Spencer. He was always kind to all, and we loved him dearly. Praying that God will provide you with comfort and help to sustain you during this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Millie Thompson, Karen Thompson Wilkinson, and Jim Thompson
Bobbie Moraitis
November 3, 2014
Sheila ~ what can I say ~ my hear is so heavy for you and the family. You will be in my prayers for comfort & peace in the upcoming days, weeks, months & years.
1996 Class Reunion
Judy Ridenhour
November 3, 2014
My heart and prayers are with you Sheila and family....God Bless you with Peace and Comfort! John will always have a special place in the heart of the Class of 1969. Forever in our heart!
Ligna Furniture
November 3, 2014
John... We will always remember your kind smile and happy presence. Knowing you was a pleasure. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with your family. Lots of Love...The Ligna Team
Heinz Kattenfeld
November 3, 2014
John was a kind and caring gentleman. We had a great conversation 2 weeks ago about John's 80th High Point Market and my 40th. He was part of our 220 Elm family and we all miss him. My sincere condolences to John's family.
Jan Cantrell
November 3, 2014
Nate and I send our sympathy to the family and John's many friends.
Jan Cantrell
November 2, 2014
We had the pleasure of knowing Johnny for the last year and a half. We have never known a more pleasant and caring person and feel our lives were blessed by knowing him. We deeply appreciate all the care and love he gave to our mutual cousin, June Brantley Ervin. Our condolences to the entire Sparger family.
Donald and Betty Brantley, Newport News, Virginia
Gale McNeill
November 2, 2014
Sheila I am deeply saddened to think of your loss. Although I have not seen your family in years I have very fond memories of John and my time with your family. He always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye especially for you.
Gale McNeill
Glen Thomas
November 2, 2014
Every memory I have of John he is smiling or laughing, he always seemed to be happy. He was a friend, a classmate and a good man. My condolences to his family, your loss is one that is shared by a great many people, John touched a great many people with his life.
Glen T. [Tom] Thomas
Jack Marucci
November 2, 2014
I had the great pleasure of working with John at Southern Furniture from 2000-2006. When I first joined the company John was so gracious in offering his help and support. During the years together I learned so much from John. He was the consummate sales professional. He was a master at markets of making every presentation full of passion, romance and expertise. I watched him often just to learn and polish my own style. His love of life and wonderful smile will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with John's family. Rest in peace my friend.....
Jeff Schwall
November 2, 2014
Sorry to see such a great gentleman leave this earth. I was lucky to see his smiling face walk by and wave a couple of times this market. I only knew John for a very short time and was fortunate to meet him. My condolences to the Sparger family
Laura Orsborn coley
November 2, 2014
I adored John. We worked together at southern Furniture and he had to be the most joyful man I have ever known. Seeing his big smile in the showroom made everyday just a bit better. I am so lucky to have called him a friend and have the blessing of his kindness. Heaven is a whole lot more fun with John there. Love to his family, Laura Orsborn Coley
Frank Patton
November 2, 2014
John and I grew up together living on 4th street in Spencer. I moved to Spencer my sophmore year and attended North Rowan with John where we became fast friends. We played baseball together, slept over at our parents home. As teenagers we knew no boundaries, we had a blast and stay out of trouble most of the time. John was my first roomate at Appalachian after my discharge from the Army in 1972. Couldn't have had a better person to introduce me to college than Johnny. It was an extension of our great time in High School. We both went our business career ways, but always got together at NRHS reunions and laughed about our craziness. I last seen Johnny at Freddie Collins, another classmate and friend, funeral. Great to see him, talked, laughed again, hugged and promised to see each other soon. I'll miss you John even though we didn't see each other often, I knew you were there as a friend. And you know what Johnny, I'll see you again in the best place ever, we'll laugh, hug, and have a good time again.....see ya in heaven my friend.
God Bless You and Your Family
Frank Jr. Patton
A.J. Filloy
November 2, 2014
I first met John in the Southern Furniture parking lot during the spring pre market of 2003. He was the first rep I met and as an intimidated 23 year old just out of school his cheerful professionalism and sincere nature genuinely calmed me as I embarked on a new career. From that first meeting on John was always someone I could look up to and as the smoothest pitch man I have ever encountered, someone I could learn from. He was an all around great human being. John you will be missed.
Your friend,
AJ
Mario and Olivia Van Severen
November 2, 2014
From Strawberry Hill, John, Sophie and Family. We are deeply sorry for the lost of your Dad. Our prayers for strenght to you all and that your Dad may rest in peace.
Bill Ryan
November 2, 2014
I first met John at the April 2013 High Point market representing Fjords. He welcomed me to the team and by weeks end it was like I had know John for years. I will miss his smile and calming influence. I enjoyed many conversations about family and sales with John. My condolences go out to John's family. Rest in peace my friend.
Esse Asker
November 2, 2014
John, since our days at Southern you and I became very good friends with a mutual respect for each other. With you being the only child like my mom, then you lost your mom I felt even a deeper bond between us because you like her was a very nice and such a gentleman. I will miss our conversations and seeing you at market. May God be with you and your family. Please know I will miss you dearly. Your friend Esse.
Gene Clark
November 1, 2014
Dear Sparger Family,
I had the pleasure of working with John at Ligna and Most recently our new company My Home Furnishings. John will be missed. He was easy to talk to and was willing to help in any way possible and a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very sad time.
Daniel and Christiane Paquette
November 1, 2014
We have been colleagues of John since 2005 at Fjords; always appreciated our conversation at High Point market. A great salesman, and a gentleman with class. We will miss him. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Mel Brinkley
November 1, 2014
Fond memories of a wonderful person and the great times we shared in school and on athletic fields. May God comfort family and friends during this tough time.
Donna Allen
November 1, 2014
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Johnny's Wife,Children and Grandchildren......I have not seen my cousin since his Mom's house sold,but thought of him often and the times we had growing-up in Spencer.Will always remember that Infectious Smile and His Kind Soul!
Donna Vander Vliet Allen and Family
Jimmy Beck
November 1, 2014
Sad to read of Johnny 's passing. We grew up together and played LL baseball. Prayers r with the family! May God comfort you!
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