Joseph "Tom" Thomas Sparks Jr.

1938 - 2017

Joseph "Tom" Thomas Sparks Jr. obituary, 1938-2017, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

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Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home

6131 St Joe Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Joseph "Tom" Sparks Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 28, 2017.

Joseph "Tom" Thomas Sparks Jr., 78, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at his home. Born on December 3, 1938, in South Bend, Ind., he was a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Lucille (Trager) Sparks. A graduate of Purdue University, Tom worked in sales with Robert Weed Corp. for over 25 years, from which he retired. A beloved family man, Tom loved life and cherished his wife, children, and grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing in Canada, classic cars, photography, hog hunting, and spending time in Florida. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, JoAnn (Schertz) Sparks of Fort Wayne; children, Deborah (Peter) Omundson of Cave Creek, Ariz., Jeff (Deb) Sparks of Indianapolis, Ind., Terri Carnahan of Alexandria, Va., and David (Lauri) Carnahan of Leo, Ind.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Karen (Mike) McClellan of Seminole, Fla.; and his dog, Millie. Memorial Service will be 3pm on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Hockemeyer and Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne, with calling two hours prior. Preferred memorials may be given to the American Heart Association. For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com.

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September 14, 2017

PD

My sincerest condolences to the family.

May the God of all comfort bring you peace and strength during this most difficult time.

September 1, 2017

To my wonderfully friend and hunting partner. May you rest in peace. You will always be with me.

John and Evelyn Russell

August 30, 2017

American Heart Association

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

August 30, 2017

Michele Hadley

To be loved by Tom, always made me smile!
He will be missed !
Michele Hadley

August 29, 2017

josh henderson

To the Sparks Family: I have known Tom for the past 4 years, I had the pleasure of helping him. In that time period I have gotten to know him and admire him for the man that he is, he and Joanne where always there for me when times were less than the best, and treated me like a son. I can say today that I have never respected anyone more than I did Tom. He was a good man, a man of principle, a man who was never shy away from what he thought or felt. His love for his wife and family was just simply amazing. Knowing Tom has made me a better man, even thought we didn't agree on political issues, there was a mutual respect. One of the finest Gentleman I have ever known, and I will miss him. I pray for your family, that God will comfort your broken hearts, and will provide comfort. I leave you with this: one of my favorite bible passages, that has given me strength:

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

I know Tom is with our maker, and he has no pain, and is smiling down, cause to know Tom Sparks, makes you a better person, and I will be in debt to him for that for the rest of my life. I will continue to pray for healing, and understanding. May god bless you all.

Josh Henderson

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