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MacAuther Sparkman Obituary

SPARKMAN MacAuther "Mike" Sparkman entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at his residence. Devoted and loving husband for 33 years and friend for 36 years to Doris Loretta Sparkman. Father of LaTasha and NaKeith Sparkman. Grandfather of Trevon and Na'kia Sparkman. Son of the late Ernest Sparkman and Lucille Sparkman-Black. Brother of Carolyn Owens, Gladys Jackson, David Sparkman and Rosevelt Allen. Son-in-law of Lillie Mae Morris. Nephew of Anne Hardy of Cleveland, Oh., Willie Mae Foster of Tuscaloosa, Al., Frances Wilson of Detroit. Mi., and Robert L. Bradley of Marrero, La. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age 55 years, a native of Liberty, Ms. and a resident of Harvey, La. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Vineyard Ministries, New Salem Church of Christ Holiness USA and all neighboring churches; employees of CMP Coating Co., Aramark, Discount Carpet Cleaning, Ruth Chris, Canon Hospice, West Jefferson Oncology Dept., and University Hospital are invited to attend the funeral service at New Salem Church of Christ Holiness USA, 1540 Mansfield St., Marrero, La., on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 10:30a.m. Elder George Taylor, Host Pastor- Elder David Hollins-officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Woodlawn Park Cemetery & Mausoleum- Westwego, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 28 to Sep. 30, 2011.

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Emma Washington

October 4, 2011

With Deepest Sympathy
There's a heart that cares about you
and the way you feel today,
There's a heart that feels concern
in a warm and tender way.
There's a heart
that knows the sorrow
that mere words
could not define----
And should you wonder
whose it is,
the heart
that cares is mine.
My sympathy is with you and your family
during this difficulty time.

marco

October 1, 2011

to uncle mike i miss u already!!! i love u. i will look after your grandson for you, so no need 2 worry. love u uncle mike!!!

Chito & Dot Taylor

October 1, 2011

Michael,
I am sorry we did not know, but you and Doris and the kids were loved by us. We will also miss you and your smile. R.I.P.

ALICE SANDERS

September 30, 2011

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteous, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. ~II Timothy 4:7-8~

September 30, 2011

R.I.P brother til we meet again luv Jessie from Detroit MI

pamela ellis

September 30, 2011

sending u my prayers and love to u and the family in ur time of meed. may u always remember to "look unto the hills which cometh my help, my help cometh from the lord".

September 30, 2011

TO THE SPARKMAN FAMILY MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEVING.WITH LOVE (YOSHICO BROWN VEALS)

Priya Alexander

September 30, 2011

Mike you're going to be truely missed and I luv you like a father! I'm going to remember your smile and all your funny. jokes! RIP

Tihira & Avane' Lee

September 30, 2011

Cousin Mike,
We love you and miss you dearly but we know now that you are no longer suffering. May God continue to comfort Doris, Tasha, and Keith during their time of grieving. I love you guys to pieces.

Daddy's Girl

September 30, 2011

Love U DADDY!!!! :)

Trevon' Sparkman

September 30, 2011

Paw-Paw I'm angry that you are gone. My mammy an my moe moe said that you are in a better place, but I wish you were still here with me to take me outside, to the store and stop my mammy from yelling and fussing at me!!! Paw-Paw I miss you and will always. I still pray for you when I pray at night.
Love your Tra' Tra'

Ken Martin

September 29, 2011

With Deepest Sympathy, May the Peace of God be with you in your time of grief.

LaTasha Sparkman

September 29, 2011

To my DADDY, I LOVE U & MISS U SO!!!! Each day I love u more then yesterday and less than tomorrow. Daddy u will be truly miss by all... But when ever I start missing you all I have 2 do is listen 2 your grandson talk.!.! LOL!!!! I LOVE an that you know!!!!
Daddy's Lil Girl 4ever!!!!

Mable Williams

September 29, 2011

I love you Uncle Mike,rest in peace.You are gone too soon.I miss you already.I am going to miss our saturday morning conversations.Keep Smiling Uncle,keep smiling.
Love Always
Mable Lee:)

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