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Richard Sparks Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 2, 2014.

Richard "Sparkie" Sparks

Richard "Sparkie" Sparks, 69, of Kansas City, KS, passed away June 20, 2014. Services to be announced. Sparkie was born March 1, 1945 in Lawrence, KS to Ellen and Pat Sparks. He graduated from Tonganoxie High School in 1963 and obtained the rank as a sergeant in the Army. He loved making people happy with his bbq and adored his granddaughters. Sparkie wanted people to know, "Thank you all for putting up with me." He was preceded in death by his father Pat, brother Michael and son-in-law Thor Rodenbaugh. He is survived by his mother Ellen, brother Pat (Cheryl), sisters Ellen, Donna and Kerry, former wife and friend Linda Sparks, stepdaughters Jodie Rodenbaugh and Julie Sutulovich, sons Gerald and James Sparks, granddaughters; Courtney, Kelsi, Kinley, Evie, Lila, Harlo Thor and Sophie, many nieces and nephews. Cremation Center of Kansas City, 913-384-5566, CremationCenterKC.com

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August 30, 2015

Thanks for all the fun times and memories. Real Men aren't afraid to wear PINK. Your friend and Sparkle Plenty team-mate. Lots of hard work being your apprentice, but enjoyed and appreciated all the knowledge.
You were loved by many Sparkie.
Kathy Brown

July 21, 2014

Steve Burke

My sincerest condolensces to Richard's family & loved ones. He was a fine man and will be missed by all.
Steve Burke

July 8, 2014

Bob

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Sparks. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

July 6, 2014

sharon Hull (Budenosky)

To the Sparks family, so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. I was in his class and he was special. Very fun and considerate.

June 28, 2014

Ginger & Glen Valentine

So very sorry to learn of Richard's passing. It had been a while since we had been in touch. A few years back he came to Memphis In May Barbeque contest with his team and we were able to get together then. Prayers to all the family.

June 27, 2014

Ellen, Pat,Boo, Donna, and your families, my thoughts are with you all. In my prayers and in my heart. God be with you at this time and always! Love Dot R. ( DQ)

June 27, 2014

Gwen Schmitz

So sorry to hear of your loss! Our prayers and thoughts are with your Family at this sad time. Jim and Gwen Schmitz

June 27, 2014

Mike Smoots

June 26, 2014

Tony and Nickie Perry

Please share our sympathies with all the Sparks family. Remember the good times!!

June 26, 2014

Jean & Rick Thomas

So sorry we lost track of each other. Our sympathy and prayers to the family he left behind. He will be missed.

June 26, 2014

Barbara Cooke Boston

To all of Richard's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Rely on your great memories of him.

June 26, 2014

I am so sad and shocked to hear about Richard. We went all though school together and he was the cutest little boy. So happy I got to see him last month. Hugs and prayers to his family.

June 26, 2014

My sympathy to Richard's family. Sparkie just know it was a pleasure "putting up" with such a kind hearted neighbor.You liked to have fun but I also saw the serious side of you that tried over and over to be a better and healthier person. I admired you for that too. Thanks for "putting up" with me too Sparkie. You are missed.
Elaine Ross

June 25, 2014

Sorry to hear about Richard, my condolences to the family. Cheryl Bush Silvers

June 25, 2014

Wish we could of spent more time together. May Richard rest in peace. My sympathy to family.
Cousin ;Gladys

June 25, 2014

Dodi Leonard

Sparkie, I will miss your beautiful smile & sparkling eyes. RIP my friend!

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