William Sparks's obituary , Passed away on May 16, 2023 in Emory, Texas

William Sparks

March 27, 1938 - May 16, 2023 (85 years old)

Emory, Texas

William Sparks's obituary , Passed away on May 16, 2023 in Emory, Texas

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Wilson Orwosky Funeral Home

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William Sparks

March 27, 1938 - May 16, 2023 (85 years old)

Emory, Texas

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William Sparks Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Sparks (Emory, Texas), who passed away at the age of 85, on May 16, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Sparks to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Charley Allen Sparks and Velma Barnett Sparks; his brother Donald; his grandson Jesse Ballentine; and his brothers-in-law, Keith Barrett and Jim Taylor.

He is survived by : his wife Bertha Anne Davis; his children, Nina Sallee (Ron) of Miller Grove, Stephen Sparks (Fran) of Miller Grove and Dathy Elaine Arnett (Ronnie) of Shelbyville, MO; his grandchildren, Amanda Ballentine of Emory, William Sallee (Ashley) of Brashear, SueAnn McDonald (Joe) of Abilene, Ray Sparks (Jacque) of Miller Grove, Dianne Wicks (Spencer) of Miller Grove, Jamie Kiser of Palmyra, MO, Trey Arnett (Ashley) of Shelbyville, MO, Samantha Hall (Christopher) of Wasilla, AK, Zackary Arnett (Hannah) of Philadelphia, MO and MaKayla Poole (Aaron) of Philadelphia, MO; and his sisters, Bethena Barrett and Uleta Taylor. He is also survived by 29 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren.

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Wilson Orwosky Funeral Home



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Daugherty Baptist Church

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May 20

Funeral service

Daugherty Baptist Church

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May 20

Burial

Doughtery Cemetery
Emory, TX 75440

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