Lloyd Dewayne Sparks, 68 of Alexandria died November 4, 2025, in Community Hospital, Anderson after an extended illness while in the company of is family.
Dewayne was born on November 21, 1956, in Somerset, KY.
He served his country with United States Navy where he was mineman. He worked as a contractor building cell towers across Indiana.
Dewayne is survived by his three sons, Preston Sparks of TX, Trent Sparks of TX and Jason Sprarks of KY. His special friend and caretaker, Karen Snyder of Alexandria and her children, Kristy Whillite and Shawn Snyder. Also surviving are his seven grandchildren.
In accordance with Dewayne’s wishes a simple cremation will take place and no services will be held at this time.
Whetsel Funeral Service is honored to care for Dewayne and to provide his cremation arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1503 South Park Avenue, Alexandria, IN 46001
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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