In Memory

Gary Sparks

Gary D. Sparks obituary, Moline, IL

Gary D. Sparks ~ Class of 1969

January 25, 1951 - October 19, 2022

Gary D. Sparks, 71, of Port Byron, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Clarissa Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.

Private burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island with military honors conducted by American Legion Post 246, Moline. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Clarissa Cook Hospice House.

Gary was born January 25, 1951 in Clarksville, Arkansas, the son of Roy D. and Patricia M. (Donalson) Sparks. He married Janet Sacco on July 17, 1971 in East Moline.

Gary was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He worked for John Deere Harvester, East Moline and later started Sparks Fiberglass, Inc. retiring in 2013 after almost 30 years.

Gary was extremely active and creative by nature. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling with his wife, Janet. His proudest achievement was the success of their children.

Survivors include his wife, Janet; children, Bryan (Mary) Sparks, Deerfield, WI and Dr. Erin Sparks (Jonathon Reneau), Newark, DE; grandson, Silver Sparks; sister, Peggy Sparks and brothers, Benjamin Sparks and James Sparks.

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Published by Rafferty Funeral Home - Moline on Oct. 19, 2022.

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