John H. Sparling

TROY, OHIO – John H. Sparling, 87, formerly of Muncie, passed away on Saturday evening, June 17, 2023 at Story Point in Troy, OH.
He was born on May 4, 1936 in Muncie, the son of Ivan Harold and Nell Louise (Barto) Sparling and graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1954. He received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Ball State University and he continued his education at the University of Iowa. John served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1958-1962. On June 14, 1958 in Muncie, he married Jo Ann "Jody" Hempfling.
John taught business education at various schools in the area including Ball State University, DeSoto, Eaton and Delta High Schools. He was an active member of High Street Methodist Church for over 60 years.
He enjoyed dancing and was a member of several different groups including the Grand Spinners and Irvington Dance Club.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Jo Ann "Jody" Sparling of Troy, OH; three children, Judy Lunsford (husband, Ray) of Nashville, TN, John E. Sparling of Muncie and Jean Bauman (husband, Ed) of Casstown, OH; seven grandchildren, Monica Lunsford Buchanan (husband, Austin), Matthew Lunsford (wife, Margaret), Jacob Lunsford, Sarah Sparling, John R. Sparling, Denver Bauman and Krystal Bauman Layman (husband, Alex); five great-grandchildren, Saylor and Briggs Buchanan, Lillian, Evelyn and Isabelle Lunsford; and one half-sister, Cheryl Sparling Harding (husband, Sam) of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Laura Sparling and one brother-in-law, John Hempfling.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, with Reverend Teri Crouse officiating. Entombment will follow at Elm Ridge Cemetery Mausoleum with full military honors provided by The United States Air Force and the Veterans of Delaware County.
Family and friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to Caretenders Hospice, 2621 Dryden Road, Suite 204, Dryden Office Center 1, Moraine, Ohio, 45439.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.
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He was born on May 4, 1936 in Muncie, the son of Ivan Harold and Nell Louise (Barto) Sparling and graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1954. He received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Ball State University and he continued his education at the University of Iowa. John served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1958-1962. On June 14, 1958 in Muncie, he married Jo Ann "Jody" Hempfling.
John taught business education at various schools in the area including Ball State University, DeSoto, Eaton and Delta High Schools. He was an active member of High Street Methodist Church for over 60 years.
He enjoyed dancing and was a member of several different groups including the Grand Spinners and Irvington Dance Club.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Jo Ann "Jody" Sparling of Troy, OH; three children, Judy Lunsford (husband, Ray) of Nashville, TN, John E. Sparling of Muncie and Jean Bauman (husband, Ed) of Casstown, OH; seven grandchildren, Monica Lunsford Buchanan (husband, Austin), Matthew Lunsford (wife, Margaret), Jacob Lunsford, Sarah Sparling, John R. Sparling, Denver Bauman and Krystal Bauman Layman (husband, Alex); five great-grandchildren, Saylor and Briggs Buchanan, Lillian, Evelyn and Isabelle Lunsford; and one half-sister, Cheryl Sparling Harding (husband, Sam) of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Laura Sparling and one brother-in-law, John Hempfling.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, with Reverend Teri Crouse officiating. Entombment will follow at Elm Ridge Cemetery Mausoleum with full military honors provided by The United States Air Force and the Veterans of Delaware County.
Family and friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to Caretenders Hospice, 2621 Dryden Road, Suite 204, Dryden Office Center 1, Moraine, Ohio, 45439.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.