Rickey Wayne Sparks Obituary

We announce the death of Rickey Wayne Sparks of Peterstown, West Virginia, who passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 80. Rickey will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph "Wattie" Sparks and Hazel Barlow Sparks; and his siblings, Elmer Sparks (Opal), Donnie Sparks (Sandy), Bob Sparks (Sharon), Carl Sparks (Joyce), Douglas Sparks (Pam), Stanley Sparks (Peggy), Evelyn "Jell" Repass, Edna Ruth "Sue" Repass and Mildred Jean Dillo (Eugene).

He is survived by: his wife Mary Maxine Sparks; his children, Tina Sparks Thomas (Douglas) and Wayne Sparks; his granddaughters, Lauren Brooke Wills and Nichole Copenhaver (Tristan); his great grandchild Lilly Jane Copenhaver; and his siblings, Joe Sparks (Mary), Fred Sparks (Frances), Dean Sparks (Anita) and Janie Sparks.