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 PUBLISHED OCTOBER 29, 2003

 

Claude E. Sparks

Oct. 21, 1920 – Oct. 24, 2003

Claude E. “Sparky” Sparks, 83, of Spiceland died Friday, October 24 at Heritage House of New Castle after a brief illness. He was born October 21, 1920 in New Castle, a son of the late Arthur A. and Mary Myrtle (Bostick) Sparks.

Mr. Sparks retired in December of 1982 after 30 years of service with Chrysler Corp. in the Forge show and had farmed for several years in Spiceland. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He was a member of the VFW #1282 and bowled with several leagues for many years.

Survivors include two daughters, Paula Ann Hinshaw of New Castle and Kelly (husband Monte) Langley of Spiceland; four sons, Jeffrey (wife Amy) Sparks of Hagerstown, Gregory (wife Roberta) Sparks of Daytona Beach, Fla., Timothy Sparks of New Castle, and Tracy Sparks of Spiceland; five granddaughters; two grandsons; three great-grandsons; four sisters, Betty (husband Dale) Jones of Port Orange, Fla., Ollie Saver, Lillie Bundy and Dorothy Larrison, all of New Castle; several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Rozetta on May 13, 2000; and two sisters, Vada May Sparks and Beulah Prewitt.

Funeral services were held Monday, October 27 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service with Rev. Gene Bennett officiating. Burial was in Green Hills Memory Gardens with military rites provided by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Visitation was held at the funeral home Sunday, October 26. Memorial contributions may be given to the Caring Friends Support Group through Mental Health Association.

 

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