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1925
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Melvin Sparks Obituary
Melvin "Sparky" Sparks, 91, of Petersburg, KY passed away September 18, 2016. He was a Farmer and a member of Petersburg Baptist Church. He is survived by his Wife of 62 Years Marie Sparks, 2 Daughters Susan (David) Smith and Nancy Hinkle, 3 Sisters Jean Sparks, Mary Lou Perry, and Margaret Tingle, 2 Grandchildren Dana Burns and Derrick Smith, and 4 Great Grandchildren Arden & Sloane Burns and Braylon & Emmelynn Smith. Funeral Service will be at 12 PM, Friday September 23 at Stith Funeral Home, 7500 US 42, Florence, KY 41042. Visitation will begin at 9 AM. Burial will be in Beaver Lick Christian Cemetery, Walton, KY. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 240 Whittington Parkway, Louisville, KY 40222. Online condolences may be made at:
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