Harold Sparks Sr.

November 23, 1940 - March 19, 2014

Beattyville, KY- Harold Sparks, Sr., age 73, widower of Evelyn (Riley), passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, KY. Harold was born in Winchester, Clark County, KY on November 23, 1940, a son of the late Floyd and Effie (Morris) Sparks. He was a former automotive mechanic with the Highway Power and Electric Company in Richmond, Indiana, and a member of the Sparks Church of Christ located in the Spencer Ridge community of Lee County. He is survived by 5 sons; Harold Jr., David, William, Thomas Sparks all of Beattyville, KY, and Lloyd Sparks of Tennessee, 2 daughters; Linda Norton of Irvine, KY and Donie Denise Phillips of Beattyville, KY, 2 brothers; Gary and Jesse Sparks both of Tennessee, 1 sister; Carol Shelton of Beattyville, KY, 15 grandchildren; Nicole, Samantha, Cody, Justin, Josh, Heather, Dillon, William Eric, Stacy Mae, Summer, Michael, Kristen, Brittany, Krystal, and Allison, 4 great grandchildren, along with many other loving family members and friends. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 44 years, 1 brother; Linville Sparks, and 1 sister; Donie Mullins. Graveside Service will be held Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Sparks Family Cemetery with Reverend Kevin Baker officiating. Harold will be laid to rest next to his wife in the Sparks Family Cemetery located in Spencer Fork Community of Lee County. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.