Jerry Wesley "J Bird" Sparks

Jerry Wesley "J Bird" Sparks obituary

Jerry Wesley "J Bird" Sparks

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Aug

23

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Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home

133 Forrest Ave N, Camden, TN 38320

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23

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

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133 Forrest Ave N, Camden, TN 38320

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Jerry Sparks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home - Camden on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Jerry "J Bird" Wesley Sparks Sr., age 92, of Camden, TN passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Sparks was born on August 16, 1933, in Benton County, TN to the late Ernest Sparks and the late Laura Floyd Sparks. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Becky Sparks; brothers, Frank Sparks, Fred Sparks, and Darryl Sparks; sisters, Rachel Mangrum and Hazel Alexander; and a granddaughter, Gina Kennedy. Mr. Sparks retired from Ray Smith Chevrolet. He loved talking to everyone and loved mowing his yard.

Survived by:

Former Wife: Dean (Mike) Reed of Camden, TN

Son: Wesley (Glenda) Sparks of Camden, TN

Grandchildren: Austin Sparks and Hunter (Alicia) Sparks

Great Grandchildren: Cameron Kennedy and Griffin Kennedy

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 3 PM at Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home Chapel in Camden, TN with Bro. John Dawson officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00-3:00 PM.

A burial will be held at a later date at Benton Memory Gardens.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

23

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home

133 Forrest Ave N, Camden, TN 38320

Send Flowers

Aug

23

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home

133 Forrest Ave N, Camden, TN 38320

Send Flowers

Only 16 hours left for delivery to next service.