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Wilburn Sparks Obituary

Mr. Wilburn Ray Sparks - BLOOMINGDALE - Mr. Wilburn Ray Sparks, 74, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011 at his home. Mr. Sparks retired from Union camp in 1998 after 41 years and was a member of Bloomingdale Alliance Church since 1965. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Clara Sparks; three children, Trent Sparks, Janet (Robert) Daniels, Helen (Terry)Cottle; his brothers and sisters, Myrtice Williams, twin sister Faye Enzor, Melba Million, Mildred Mayo, and Gene Sparks; six grandchildren, Travis Daniels, Beth Ferguson, Jason Sparks, Amanda Sparks, Robert Cottle and Sheila Cottle; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at the funeral home. Funeral will be on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Paynes Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Portal, GA. at 1 p.m. Friends may sign the online register book at www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes West Chatham Chapel 901 W. Hwy 80 Pooler, GA 31322 912-748-2444 Savannah Morning News June 1, 2011 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Jun. 1, 2011.

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June 16, 2011

Dear Janet and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a wonderful part of our childhood growing up in Bloomingdale.All of your family was! We all have such wonderful memories to hold on to. Love and Blessings to all of you in this sad time. The Wilsons
Mrs. Vivian, Jeff, Leesa, Donna, Danny & Angel

Nell Rowe

June 10, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. May your memories be a comfort to you.
Nell Rowe

Belle McLamb

June 10, 2011

So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Belle McLamb & Family

June 2, 2011

I went to the Alliance Church in Bloomingdale many years ago and met Trent and Janet.
Please know that your family is in my prayers.
Leigh Blair and family

June 1, 2011

Clara and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. May God wrap His loving arms around each of you and give you peace and comfort in the days and years ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eddie and Diane Gavin, Rincon, Georgia

Karen Bland

June 1, 2011

Clara and Family,
Ray was a good friend and neighbor, someone you could always count on and always with a smile or good joke. I have lots of good memories of Ray and Wayne deciding what to plant or fixing something since something always needed fixing, like septic tanks way back then. Clara you were lucky to have Ray for so long, cherish those memories and take care...Karen

Judy and Ricky Kent

June 1, 2011

Ms. Clara and family, I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Ray passing. He was a kind and great person. Our heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May God Be with You and your family at this time.

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