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Tom Sparks - Class Of 1939 VIEW PROFILE

Mr. Thomas Edward "Junior" Sparks, Jr., 91, of Timpson, TX, passed away June 12, 2014, in Nacogdoches, TX. A graveside service for Mr. Sparks will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, June 15, 2014, in County Line Cemetery, Timpson, with Rev. Brian Simmons officiating. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Born March 4, 1923, in Rusk County, TX, Thomas Edward Sparks, Jr. was the son of the late Thomas Edwin Sparks and Ora Lee Barnes Sparks. After graduating from Timpson High School, Junior served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during WWII. He and Elma Brown were married September 24, 1949, in Shreveport, LA. In 1987 Junior retired from Union Carbide as a lead burner. During his years in Texas City, he was a member and Sunday School teacher at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church and coached several youth baseball teams

Junior was a wonderful Christian dad and adoring PawPaw. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of his life. He loved telling stories of his flying exploits during World War II.

He is survived by

Daughters Drucilla Dickey and husband Gary of Nacogdoches, TX
Sandra Simmons and husband Billy of Texas City, TX
Sara Cornett and husband Charlie of Missouri City, TX

5 grandchildren:
Brian Simmons and wife Cheryl
Kevin Simmons
Heather Jannett and husband Corey
Courtney Adams and husband Justin
Justin Cornett

4 great grandchildren: 
Ethan Simmons
Gavin Simmons
Lincoln Jannett
Rylie Adams
and 1 on the way

Special friend Margery Massey

Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, Thomas Edward "Junior" Sparks was preceded in death by wife Elma Brown Sparks, son Thomas E. "Eddie" Sparks, III, and brothers Rayford and Lloyd "Pete" Sparks.

Donations may be made to County Line Missionary Baptist Church, c/o David Sparks, 3375 Hwy 84 West, Timpson, TX 75975 or a charity of your choice.

To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, TX, is in charge of arrangements.


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