William Thomas Sparks
William Thomas Sparks
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Bill was born on April 3, 1933, to the late James Sparks and the late Alice Burroughs. He served in the Navy and was a Vietnam vet. He served in the Florida Department of Corrections and Kentucky State Police. Bill was known for his love of Christ, fishing and music.
In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his wife Vicki Sparks, brother Delmar Sparks, and daughter Tabitha Schlosser.
He is survived by his sister Mary Burnet; her 4 kids; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; sons William Sparks Jr., Thomas Hilson; daughter Mindi Tingler; 5 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in the High Point Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service with Chaplain Chris Henson officiating. The committal will follow the service at Floral Garden Park Cemetery.
Cumby Family Funeral Service of High Point is honored to serve the Sparks family at this time.
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