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Thomas Sparks Obituary
East Alton - Thomas Alan Sparks, 68, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2002 at gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City.
Born in Wood River on March 25, 1953, he was the son of James and Barbara (Carrigan) Sparks.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he had worked construction for 15 years before retiring. He had been a member of the Wood River VFW Post.
Surviving are a daughter, Melissa Pierce; grandchildren, McKenzie, Christina and Taylor; great grandchildren, Brody, Kynlee and Grayson; brothers, Richard Sparks, Jimmy Sparks, Joey Sparks; sister, Sandra Shaw; nieces, Crystal and Christina; nephews, Ben, Brandon and Jacob;and great niece, Rylee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two nephews, Ryan Hanner and Ricky Sparks.
A Celebration of life Memorial visitation will be held from 12 pm until time of service at 2 pm, Friday, February 18 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. The Honor Guard of Alton VFW Post 1308 will provide military rites at 11:50 am.
Interment will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Disabled American Veterans.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Audrey Lawrence
February 23, 2022
Sincere condolences and hugs, he will always be my Tommy Boy, lol. Everyone sure did love him.
Bill and Judy Bellm
February 18, 2022
You will be missed by many. Lots of great times and memories
Eddie Snyder
February 17, 2022
Lots of Adventurous memories with Tom . May you Rest In Peace, until we meet again.
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A lot of memories with you that will never be forgotten. I wish I could upload videos, your dance moves could blow a person a way!
CHRIS RETZER, Past VFW District 12 Cmdr, Post 2859
February 12, 2022
Condolences to the family. He served his country with honor as a Marine. He will be sorely missed. I salute you brother!
Taylor lamkin
February 11, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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Miss you do, Memorial Day 2021 you were just so happy this day.
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