Mr. Sparks was a member of the Maryland Fossil Federation and the Calvert Marine Museum and a Fossil Guide in North Carolina as well as an avid fisherman. He was a carpenter for 17 years with Union Carpenter #132.

Son of Billy Sparks of Lawrenceburg, KY and Barbara Sparks (Moe Tremblay) of Temple Hills, MD.

Survived by his wife, Teresa Ann Bowles Sparks; parents, Billy Sparks and Barbara Sparks; daughters, Amber L. Sparks and Jenna N. Sparks of La Plata, MD; brother, Gary Sparks of Lawrenceville, KY; and two nephews, Travis L. Sparks and Nathan C. Sparks of Hollywood, MD. Also survived by aunts, uncles, and friends.

Visitation: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Raymond Funeral Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646.

Funeral Services: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 11AM at Raymond Funeral Chapel.

Clergy: Rev. Mark Roberson

Interment: Trinity Memorial Gardens

Pallbearers: Travis Sparks, Nathan Sparks, Tommy Bowles, Gary Sparks, Todd McDonald, and Tony Adriani.

Memorial contributions: Calvert Marine Museum, PO Box 97, Solomons, MD 20688.

Arrangements provided by Raymond Funeral Service.