John Wayne Sparkman Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Wayne Sparkman (McMinnville, Tennessee), who passed away on May 26, 2025 at the age of 72. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Wayne Sparkman to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, John Wayne shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid John Wayne farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elzie Thomas Sparkman and Nettie Lillian Womack Sparkman; his wife Rhonda Sue Trusty Sparkman; his son Jace Sparkman; his brother Joe Edward "Eddie" Sparkman; and his nephew Brad Sparkman.

He is survived by: his sister Ann Romans (Bobby); his sister-in-law Linda Killian Sparkman; his niece Edrie Wann (Travis); his great-nephew Trad Sparkman Wann; and his brother-in-law Johnny Trusty. He is also survived by nieces, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels or the Fuston Cemetery Fund in John's memory.