John Russell Sparks Obituary

The memory of John Russell Sparks of Hot Springs, Arkansas, born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, who passed away on October 13, 2025 at the age of 63, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Russell Sparks to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father John Stanley Sparks; his stepfather Patrick O'Bryant; and his nephew Ryan Sillavan. He is survived by: his mother Sue O'Bryant; his wife Gwen Sparks; his children, Russell Sparks (Ashley), Heather Sparks (Jared) and Kayla Gail Temple (Hunter); his grandchildren, Konner Jones, Regan Goodman, Jackson Sparks, Gabbi Goodman, Kollin Jones, Hunter Sparks, Nate Temple, Samuel Temple and Anna Grace Temple; his sister Nell Sillavan (Richard); and his stepsister Mandy Trevillion (Chad). He is also survived by nieces and nephews, and numerous other friends and family.