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2016

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MICHAEL SPARROW Obituary

Michael Donald Sparrow was born on March 29,1949 and departed this life on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Age 67. Michael attended Jonas Henderson High School in New Iberia, LA, and Xavier University of Louisiana. He served in the United States Armed Forces for six years and was employed by Exxon Mobil Oil Company and Texaco Chevron Oil Company. Husband of Lenette Jalvia Sparrow of 45 years. Son of the late Roland and Eva Malveaux Sparrow. Father of Joynell Sparrow Bean (Terry) and the late Danielle Patrice Sparrow. Brother of Allen Sparrow, Roland Sparrow, Jr., Maedell S. Robinson, Verna S. Jones (Henry), Rita S. Landry (Richard) and the late Dorothy and Jerome Ronald Sparrow. Mother-in-law, Frances Craft. Brother-in-law, Thaddeus Jalvia (Monique). Also survived by two granddaughters, Sanna Danielle and Tiri Abril Bean and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also Priest, Parishioners, Members and Staff of St. Katherine Drexel Church, Ladies Auxiliary and Council of Knights of St. Peter Claver Court 52, Exxon Mobil, Texaco, Orleans Parish School Board, and Rite Aid are invited to attend the Visitation on Friday, August 5, 2016 at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, 2015 Louisiana Avenue from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME, INC. IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2016.

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Roger & Vergie Davis

July 27, 2024

We share his memory with the family, keeping him always in our thoughts and prayers. Roger & Vergie Davis

Roger and Vergie Davis

July 28, 2023

Michael will be remembered in our prayers. Roger and Vergie Davis

Randolph Spencer

July 27, 2023

My last visit is still being remember, may God continue to bless you Mike!!!

Roger and Vergie Davis

July 27, 2021

We will always keep Michael and his family in our prayers.

Roger & Vergie Davis

August 1, 2020

Lynette & Family.
May you always keep Michael in your hearts always.
Roger and Vergie Davis

Debra Johnson

August 11, 2016

August 11, 2016

To the Sparrow Family,
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Mike at Exxon and he was a stand-up guy! May your memories of happier times bring you comfort.

JoAnn Rodrigue

August 8, 2016

Dear family of Michael,
I am very sorry for your loss. I believe I met him twice. The second occasion was Maedell's 80th birthday.

You are a wonderful family, and I know God hears the prayers of your family and friends.

I join you in prayer for Michael.

Rose Huntley

August 5, 2016

Joanie and family,
My heartfelt sympathy. Praying for your strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Rose Huntley

Tremayne Melvin and Family

August 5, 2016

To Mrs. Lynette and Joynell,
My heartfelt condolences go out to the both of you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

August 5, 2016

Lynette and family, I was very sad to hear of the loss of "Mike". We were room mates at Xavier. May God bless you and the family. Marcellus and Laura Grace, New Orleans

Roger & Vergie Davis

August 5, 2016

To Lynette and family;
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for Michael, your husband and father. He as well as the entire family will always be remembered in our prayers. May you find strength and comfort in our Savior Jesus Christ throughout this time.

Diane Bailey Woods

August 5, 2016

Lynette and family, you have my sincerest sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband and father.

August 4, 2016

Joynell and family Im sorry for the lost of your father. You have my deepest sympathy. Angela Dean Burbank

Richardstein Jones

August 4, 2016

Lenette, you have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Stein & Don Jones
Birmingham, AL

Albertha Mathews

August 4, 2016

To Roland and the Sparrow family. Please except my deepest condolence and prayers. May you find comfort knowing that God will take care of you and your family.

August 4, 2016

Dear Lenette,

Our sincere and heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. We pray that the love of God enfolds you during this difficult time.




Dwight, Cilleria, Cerise, and Croix

Albertha Mathews

August 4, 2016

To Roland Sparrow and family. Please except my deepest condolences. May you find comfort knowing that God will take care of you.

christine Brown

August 4, 2016

I am very sorry for your lost. My prayers goes out to the family. Mr. Sparrow will be missed.

Anthony / Marilyn Green

August 4, 2016

Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You

jo ann blair

August 4, 2016

To The Sparrow Family,

Weeping may endure for the night, but joy will come in the morning. May God Bless and Keep you.

JoAnn Blair

Gale Bougere Harris

August 4, 2016

Dear Lynette, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I know that God loved him best. Our prayers are with you and the entire family. Look to the Lord for Strength, he's always there.

Randolph Spencer

August 4, 2016

To Lynette and the Sparrow family I express my sincere thoughts and condolences on behalf of myself and family ( The Spencer's ). I was a life long friend of Mike. We were like brothers from grade school at St. Edwards Catholic School through adult life. Death is absolute and there is no way to prepare for the grief and sadness, but trust in God and pray as a family during this time of bereavement.

CHERYL D MCLEOD

August 3, 2016

MAY YOUR MEMORIES, BRING YOUR FAMILY COMFORT.

Earl/Lynne Kennedy

August 3, 2016

Lenette, our condolences to you and your family. We offer our thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Earl and Lynne Kennedy

Howard Gaskins

August 3, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family.

Linda Fontenette Fusilier

August 3, 2016

To the family of Michael D. Sparrow
On behalf of the Jonas Henderson High School Class of '66 (New Iberia, LA )our heartfelt and deepest condolences for your loss. ...
Michael will hold a special place in our hearts. ...a relative, an everlasting friend and classmate. ...."He maketh me to lie down in green pastures "... God released a butterfly from his garden, Michael D. Sparrow, to fly free. ....Our thoughts and prayers are with you especially now.
Linda Fontenette Fusilier, Class President

Darrel Cooper

August 3, 2016

To the family of my friend classmate and brother I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy doing your time of sorrow. My family and I will keep you in our prayers.

ANNETTE ROQUE

August 3, 2016

You will be truly missed.
Such a wonderful friend.
My prayers and well wishes go out to the Sparrow family.

Elaine Keller Johnson

August 2, 2016

Lenette, Joanie, Sparrow Family and extended Family
May God strengthen, comfort and support all of you in the days ahead.

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church

2015 Louisiana Avenue, LA

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