Winifred "Ray" Sparkman

Winifred "Ray" Sparkman, age 80, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Hampton Oaks Health Campus in Scottsburg. Born May 31, 1945, he was the son of the late Grover Sparkman and Alpha (Campbell) Sparkman. On December 24, 1965, he married Aleeta (Spaulding) Sparkman who preceded him in death on November 26, 2025.

Ray was a retired maintenance supervisor for M. Fine & Sons and was a self employed sewing machine mechanic; he was also a veteran of the Indiana Army National Guard and a member of Mt. Tabor Christian Church.  He enjoyed going on yearly family vacations, camping, mowing, tinkering in the garage, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by 4 children: Greg Sparkman (Trina), Rachel Sparkman, Rhonda Dally (Joe), and Reeda Woosley (Terry); 1 brother: Grover Edward Sparkman; 1 sister: Wanda Faye Baurle; 7 grandchildren: Adam Dally, Ashley Sparkman, Darien Woosley, Justin Dally, Tyler Sparkman, Julius Woosley, and Madeline Woosley; and 5 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Alpha Sparkman, and his wife, Aleeta Sparkman.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home-Salem Chapel with Tony Mendizabal officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, February 9, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.

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