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Jerry Sparks
<p>Jerry Sparks, age 77, of Gholson, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 22, 2022 at his residence.</p><p><br></p><p>A celebration of his life will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2022 at the family cabin on the river located at 1154 Jake Sparks Drive, Waco, TX 76705, with Rev. Jay Swoveland officiating.</p><p><br></p><p>Jerry was born November 20, 1945 in Waco, the son of the late Jake and Dorothy (Lehman) Sparks. He attended school in Gholson and was a 1964 graduate of West High School, where he participated in football, basketball, baseball, and track. On June 19, 1965 he was united in marriage to Carol Willig in West. Jerry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gholson. He worked for Alamo Steel in Waco, was a salesman for Central Texas Frame and Alignment in Elm Mott and owned the Brazos Queen in Waco for a short time. He was a peanut farmer and raised cantaloupes and watermelons in the Gholson area. Jerry enjoyed tending to his cattle, hunting, fishing, and was known as a very talented and artistic painter. He loved spending time with his family, especially watching his sons and grandchildren in all their sporting activities. </p><p><br></p><p>Survivors include his beloved wife of 57 years, Carol Sparks of Gholson;two sons, Ricky Sparks and wife Becky of Gholson and Ronnie Sparks and wife Marci of Leroy; two brothers, Royce Sparks and wife Anna and Jack Sparks and wife Sherry; a sister, Ronda Sparks and husband Joe Ash; six grandchildren, Austin Sparks and wife Crystal, Travis Sparks and wife Kathleen, Daniel Sparks, Tanner Sparks, Matt Sparks, and Maegan Sparks; great grandchildren, Avery, Madison, and Brady Sparks and one on the way; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to charity of your choice. </p>November 20, 1945 - November 22, 202211/20/194511/22/2022
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2 trees planted in memory of Jerry Sparks.
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Aderhold Funeral Home, Inc.
November 25, 2022
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Rick Williamson
November 28, 2022
Jerry was one of a kind, always put a smile on my face !
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Anonymous
November 26, 2022
My condolences to the Spark family.
Peaceful Condolences was purchased for the family of Jerry Sparks.
A tree was also planted in memory of Jerry Sparks.
Jeanne Green
November 25, 2022
Sending prayers , love , and hugs for Jerryβs family and friends. Jerry will be missed, by many God Bless All Of You ππΌππΌππΌππΌππΌ
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Joseph T Svrcek
November 25, 2022
Carol sorry to hear about Jerry's passing..
Prayers are with you and your family.
May he rest in peace.
Prayers are with you and your family.
May he rest in peace.
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Sheila (Manthei) Thompson
November 25, 2022
Carol, Ricky and Ronnie, I am so sorry to hear about Jerry. Sending prayers to all of you and your family.
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Frances (Vrba) Vochoska
November 24, 2022
Carol, my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
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Cloddy Williams
November 24, 2022
A candle was posted for Jerry Sparks.
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Tim Buchanan
November 24, 2022
Sincere condolences to the Sparks Family.
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Tammy Stevens
November 23, 2022
So sorry for the family's loss prayers for God's comfort.
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Norine Baker
November 23, 2022
Love and hugs Carol and familyπππ
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