Jeffrey R. Sparks, 66, of Vanceburg, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, August 1, 2023, after an extended illness. His loving family was at his side.
Jeffrey was born at Portsmouth, Ohio, March 27, 1957, a son of the late Elmer Jim Sparks and Thelma Ruth Gilbert Sparks. He was an active member of Vanceburg First Baptist Church. He loved going to church, camping, boating and deer hunting, and riding his side-by-side. Jeffrey particularly loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren whom he adored.
Left to cherish Jeffrey’s memories are his wife, Sharlene Russo Sparks, whom he married July 5, 2022, in Tennessee; one daughter, Cami Carl of Charlestown, Indiana; two stepsons, Harold (Kelly) Potter and Shawn (Destiny) Potter of Vanceburg; two sisters, Diana Sue Hersh and Patricia (Johnny) Mefford of Vanceburg; eight brothers, Jerry (Betty) Sparks, Dennis (Linda) Sparks, Greg (Roberta) Sparks, James (Candy) Sparks, and Bradley (Angie) Sparks of Vanceburg, Mike (Maria) Sparks of Vermillion, Ohio, Gary (Denyse) Sparks of Tollesboro, and Roger Sparks of New London, Ohio; two granddaughters, 10-step-grandchildren; and one step-great-granddaughter. Several nieces and nephews also survive who will mourn his passing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Scott; a sister-in-law, Judy Sparks; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Scott.
Services will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Gaydos Funeral Home, 159 Second Street in Vanceburg, with Dr. Howard Wilson and Bro. Kevin Cornette officiating.
Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Gaydos Funeral Home.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gaydosfh.com.
