James F. "Jim" Sparks, age 72, passed away, Sunday, April 2, 2023 at his residence in Smithville.

Mr. Sparks grew up in a Catholic Church and worked in Construction.

He was born July 9,1950 to his parents John Frank and Caroline Sheets Sparks. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son-in-law, Brian Braswell; half-brother, Kenneth Sparks.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janice Sparks of Smithville; 2children, Jennifer Braswell of Smithville, and Jimmy (Tonyia) Sparks of Smithville; grandchildren, Jerica (Dillan) Reeder, Bryson Braswell, Zack (Chelsey) Sparks, Kamien Sparks, Skyler Sparks; great-grandchildren, LaiKynn Sparks, Kaizlee Sparks and Kaide Frazier; brother, Dave Sparks of MI., half-sister, Teresa Norman of Ark.; half-brothers, John Sparks of Ark., and Bill Sparks of Ark.

Funeral service was held Wednesday April 5, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Robert "Bobby" Brandon officiating. Burial followed in Burton-Ponder Cemetery.

Pallbearers included Zach Sparks, Skyler Sparks, Bryson Braswell, Dillon Reeder, Jimmy Sparks, Joey Redmon, and Phillip Redmon.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was  in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

April 12, 2023