Jackie Lee Sparks' Obituary
Jackie Lee Sparks, age 84 of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Harbor Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Lewes. He was born on Monday, March 19, 1934 in Rockville, IN, son of the late Lloyd and Juanita Sparks.
Mr. Sparks honorably served in the US Navy during the Vietnam and Korean Conflicts. A career sailor, he was a chef with the Navy, retiring after 22 years. Mr. Sparks enjoyed farming, growing and canning vegetables, raising farm animals, and fishing. He was also a die-hard, avid Cubs fan. Mr. Sparks was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Sparks was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Sparks; his son, Richard Lee Sparks; his three sisters: Helen Marcus, Judy Smith, and Martha Ricketts; and his brother, Harold Sparks. He is survived by his daughter, Martha Taggett and her husband Ted Jakelski, Jr. of Lewes, DE; his two step sons: Steven Squire and his wife Nancy and Johnny Squire, both of Iowa; his four grandchildren: Heather, Tommy, Janet and Edward; his seven great-grandchildren: Deseray, Cadence, Travis, Alyssa, Niko, Lexi and Cooper; his two sisters: Della Kiger and Shirley Albin; and his two brothers: Jimmy Sparks and Robert Sparks.
All services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Sparks’ memory to the Veterans charity of your selection.
Please sign Mr. Spark's online guest book at this site.
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