Mr. Larry Buford Sparks

Mr. Larry Buford Sparks obituary

Mr. Larry Buford Sparks

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Celebration of Life

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

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church

CR 368, Minden, TX 75680

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Larry Sparks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crawford-A Crim Funeral Home on Sep. 30, 2025.

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A visitation to celebrate the life of Mr. Larry Buford Sparks, 84, of Walnut, CA, formerly of Henderson, TX, will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in the Fellowship Hall of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Sparks passed away August 7, 2025 in Walnut, CA. He was born August 22, 1940 in Henderson to Charlie Buford and Rendie Anita (Brooks) Sparks. Mr. Sparks took great pleasure in hunting and fishing. He also greatly enjoyed riding motorcycles. Mr. Sparks worked all over the world building off shore drilling rigs. Mr. Sparks was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Rendie Sparks; uncle, Curtis Brooks; and wife Laviena Bray Sparks. Survivors include his wife Ruey-Ming Sparks; sons, Colton Ray Sparks, Kelly Dane Sparks; granddaughters, Rendie Peterson and husband Jim, Lauren Ashley Gates and husband Jordan; six great-grandchildren, who were dearly loved, and a host of other family and friends. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

4

Celebration of Life

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

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church

CR 368, Minden, TX 75680

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Crawford-A Crim Funeral Home

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.