MILFORD – Danny Wilford “Sparky” Sparks, 66, Milford, passed away on Jan. 11, 2019, in his home after an extended illness.
He was born to Wilford and Mary Hedington Sparks on May 6, 1952, in Warsaw.
He attended Nappanee High School. He was employed by Fairmont Homes for many years, as well as Commodore Homes.
He was joined in marriage to Sandra Cleveland on Aug. 31, 1978.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sandra; children: Scott (Sherry) Cleveland, Texas; Mike Sparks and Matthew Sparks, Milford; and Sally (Bob) Juarez, New Paris; mother, Mary Sparks, Etna Green; two brothers, David (Phyllis) Sparks, Milford, and Douglas (Brenda) Sparks, New Paris; a sister, Mary Eileen (Sparks) Rohr, Warsaw; grandchildren: Jake Weaver, Fort Wayne; Josey Cleveland, Texas; Samantha (Bryce) Moore, Alexis Juarez and Nicole Sparks. Also surviving is his beloved dog, Sparky.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wilford Sparks; paternal and maternal grandparents; and a nephew, Gary Sparks.
The family will have a memorial service at a later time.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
