Jim I. Sparks's obituary , Passed away on May 16, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri

Jim I. Sparks

August 30, 1943 - May 16, 2025 (81 years old)

Springfield, Missouri

Jim I. Sparks's obituary , Passed away on May 16, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Inc.

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Jim I. Sparks

August 30, 1943 - May 16, 2025 (81 years old)

Springfield, Missouri

Jim I. Sparks Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jim I. Sparks of Springfield, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 81, on May 16, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ira Sparks and Arlene Sparks. He is survived by: his wife Rosemary Sparks of King's Way United Methodist Church; his siblings, Jack Sparks, Caroline Hensley and Mary Strothkamp; his daughters, Stephanie Sheridan (Jim) and Heather Heuston (Tom); and his grandchildren, Courtney LeCluyse (Wilson), Matt Sheridan, Rex Heuston and Lance Heuston.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 27th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home (1947 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 28th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Inc.



Tue

May 27

Visitation

Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home
1947 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804

Wed

May 28

Funeral service

Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home
1947 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804

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