Gene Sparks Obituary

The family of Gene Sparks (Bowling Green, Kentucky) announces his passing on July 22, 2026. Gene, born on October 28, 1947 in Breeding, Kentucky, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gene Sparks to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Willard Sparks and Margaret Sparks; and his brother Norman Sparks. He is survived by: his wife Linda Young Sparks; his daughters, Shara Portmann (Jeff Gilmore), Michelle Eilers (Mark Hughes) and Carrie Kirk; his siblings, Susan Wilshire (Greg) and John Sparks (Pat); his grandchildren, Christian Lawrence (Chasity), Alyssa Portmann (Makenzie), Kylee Hamilton (Drew), Kaya Austin and Arika Eilers; and his aunt Kathreen Branham. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.