Joe F. Sparks's obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio

Joe F. Sparks

December 25, 1931 - July 16, 2025 (93 years old)

Columbus, Ohio

Joe F. Sparks's obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio

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The O.R. Woodyard Funeral Home

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Joe F. Sparks

December 25, 1931 - July 16, 2025 (93 years old)

Columbus, Ohio

Joe F. Sparks Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 16, 2025, at the age of 93, Joe F. Sparks of Columbus, Ohio passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe F. Sparks to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George W. Sparks and Beatrice Sparks (Damron); his wife Reba V. Sparks (Moore); his sons, Bradford D and Beniford G Sparks; his siblings, Douglas, Benny Sparks, Virginia Bailey, Ann Clemmons, Norma Pratt, Beulah Mougey, Nora Edwards and Nancy Blake; and his son-in-law Gerald Varney.

He is survived by: his daughters, Beatrice Varney of Columbus Ohio and Kay Gray (Ronald) of Mill Shoals, IL.; and his granddaughters, Melissa Varney, Holly Bigley (Levi) and Niki Casper (Michael).

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Columbus United Baptist Church (6046 Taylor Rd, Columbus, OH 43230). A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 21st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

In leiu of flowers the family request donations be made to Columbus United Baptist Church. Keep Joe F. Sparks's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
The O.R. Woodyard Funeral Home



Sun

July 20

Visitation

4:00 PM

Columbus United Baptist Church
6046 Taylor Rd, Columbus, OH 43230

Mon

July 21

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Columbus United Baptist Church
6046 Taylor Rd, Columbus, OH 43230

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