Samuel J. “Sammie” Sparks, 31, of Alton, IL passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 12:31 am at Alton Memorial Hospital.
Sammie was born on May 16, 1989 to Robert C. and Sally (Wills) Sparks. He worked for Ervin Community Cable company and installed Fiber Optics.
He was a compassionate, big hearted nature lover. He always said that his dream job would be to walk creeks looking for arrowheads. He loved fishing and spending time with his family. To his beloved nephews he was the fun Sama Chause. He will be remembered as a fierce friend and a bit of a “Wild Child”. He lived life to its fullest extent every day. He was high on life for every minute of every day. He never kept hate in his heart and loved everyone he crossed paths with. He was the best baby brother.
Sammie is survived by his mother, Sally Sparks of White Hall, IL; 2 brothers, Jon Sparks of Alton, IL and Tony Sparks (Amanda) of Alton, IL; a half-brother, Bobby Sparks of Trenton, MO; a half-sister, Jennifer Sparks of Alton, IL; 4 nephews, Lane, Reese, Zakk, and Riley Sparks; many other nieces and nephews; along with more friends than anyone could ever believe.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
A carcade visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 from 3:00 until 7:00 pm at the Elias Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto, IL.
A private service will be held.
Donations can be made to Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home to assist with services.
Sammie was born on May 16, 1989 to Robert C. and Sally (Wills) Sparks. He worked for Ervin Community Cable company and installed Fiber Optics.
He was a compassionate, big hearted nature lover. He always said that his dream job would be to walk creeks looking for arrowheads. He loved fishing and spending time with his family. To his beloved nephews he was the fun Sama Chause. He will be remembered as a fierce friend and a bit of a “Wild Child”. He lived life to its fullest extent every day. He was high on life for every minute of every day. He never kept hate in his heart and loved everyone he crossed paths with. He was the best baby brother.
Sammie is survived by his mother, Sally Sparks of White Hall, IL; 2 brothers, Jon Sparks of Alton, IL and Tony Sparks (Amanda) of Alton, IL; a half-brother, Bobby Sparks of Trenton, MO; a half-sister, Jennifer Sparks of Alton, IL; 4 nephews, Lane, Reese, Zakk, and Riley Sparks; many other nieces and nephews; along with more friends than anyone could ever believe.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
A carcade visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 from 3:00 until 7:00 pm at the Elias Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto, IL.
A private service will be held.
Donations can be made to Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home to assist with services.
Samuel J. “Sammie” Sparks, 31, of Alton, IL passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 12:31 am at Alton Memorial Hospital.
Sammie was born on May 16, 1989 to Robert C. and Sally (Wills) Sparks. He worked for Ervin Community Cable company and installed Fiber Optics.
He was a compassionate, big hearted nature lover. He always said that his dream job would be to walk creeks looking for arrowheads. He loved fishing and spending time with his family. To his beloved nephews he was the fun Sama Chause. He will be remembered as a fierce friend and a bit of a “Wild Child”. He lived life to its fullest extent every day. He was high on life for every minute of every day. He never kept hate in his heart and loved everyone he crossed paths with. He was the best baby brother.
Sammie is survived by his mother, Sally Sparks of White Hall, IL; 2 brothers, Jon Sparks of Alton, IL and Tony Sparks (Amanda) of Alton, IL; a half-brother, Bobby Sparks of Trenton, MO; a half-sister, Jennifer Sparks of Alton, IL; 4 nephews, Lane, Reese, Zakk, and Riley Sparks; many other nieces and nephews; along with more friends than anyone could ever believe.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
A carcade visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 from 3:00 until 7:00 pm at the Elias Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto, IL.
A private service will be held.
Donations can be made to Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home to assist with services.
Sammie was born on May 16, 1989 to Robert C. and Sally (Wills) Sparks. He worked for Ervin Community Cable company and installed Fiber Optics.
He was a compassionate, big hearted nature lover. He always said that his dream job would be to walk creeks looking for arrowheads. He loved fishing and spending time with his family. To his beloved nephews he was the fun Sama Chause. He will be remembered as a fierce friend and a bit of a “Wild Child”. He lived life to its fullest extent every day. He was high on life for every minute of every day. He never kept hate in his heart and loved everyone he crossed paths with. He was the best baby brother.
Sammie is survived by his mother, Sally Sparks of White Hall, IL; 2 brothers, Jon Sparks of Alton, IL and Tony Sparks (Amanda) of Alton, IL; a half-brother, Bobby Sparks of Trenton, MO; a half-sister, Jennifer Sparks of Alton, IL; 4 nephews, Lane, Reese, Zakk, and Riley Sparks; many other nieces and nephews; along with more friends than anyone could ever believe.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
A carcade visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 from 3:00 until 7:00 pm at the Elias Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto, IL.
A private service will be held.
Donations can be made to Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home to assist with services.
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