Charles Theodore Sparks, 87, Elizabethton, went to be with the Lord and his loving wife on Thursday, April 9th, 2020. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Bill Sparks and Pauline Bain. Mr. Sparks was a graduate of Happy Valley High School and East Tennessee State College. Charles served in the United States Air Force and then worked as a State Farm agent in Greene County for 27 years. He was a big family man who enjoyed sports cars, was a member of the Civitan and was a lifetime UT Vol fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his soul mate of 57 years: Wanda Ward Sparks and a sister: Lorraine Campbell. Survivors include three daughters: Regina Gouge, Leanna Morgan and Dara Murray (Glenn), all of Elizabethton, his only granddaughter: Brianne Lyons (David) and a great-grandson: Fynnlee, who was his pride and joy, his brother: Larry Sparks (Diane), Johnson City, his brother-in-law and special friend: Raymond Ward (Pam), Elizabethton, and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to his caregiver, Kevin Whitehead, and the staff of Amedisys Hospice. The family will conduct a private service for Mr. Sparks. Due to the current global pandemic
Charles Theodore Sparks, 87, Elizabethton, went to be with the Lord and his loving wife on Thursday, April 9th, 2020. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Bill Sparks and Pauline Bain. Mr. Sparks was a graduate of Happy Valley High School and East Tennessee State College. Charles served in the United States Air Force and then worked as a State Farm agent in Greene County for 27 years. He was a big family man who enjoyed sports cars, was a member of the Civitan and was a lifetime UT Vol fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his soul mate of 57 years: Wanda Ward Sparks and a sister: Lorraine Campbell. Survivors include three daughters: Regina Gouge, Leanna Morgan and Dara Murray (Glenn), all of Elizabethton, his only granddaughter: Brianne Lyons (David) and a great-grandson: Fynnlee, who was his pride and joy, his brother: Larry Sparks (Diane), Johnson City, his brother-in-law and special friend: Raymond Ward (Pam), Elizabethton, and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to his caregiver, Kevin Whitehead, and the staff of Amedisys Hospice. The family will conduct a private service for Mr. Sparks. Due to the current global pandemic
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