Obituary of Mark Steven Sparks

Mark Steven Sparks, 62, passed away on Saturday May 25, 2024. He was born in Ft Scott, KS to Martha (Thompson) and Stephen Sparks. He grew up in Lamar, MO and graduated from Lamar High School in 1979. He worked in several places including Thorco, Tamco, and had his own landscaping business. He enjoyed making things with his hands, especially with wood, and could turn nothing into something. He is survived by children Amanda Sparks of Aurora, MO, Steven Sparks of Mt Vernon, MO, and Destiny Sparks of Lamar, MO; and siblings Richard Sparks of Lamar, MO, Rhonda Trent of Lamar, MO, Lewis Sparks of Lamar, MO, David (Cara) Sparks of Greenfield, MO, May (Jr) Fleetwood of Aurora, MO, and Kay Sparks of Lamar, MO. He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Mary Moore and Pat Larkie. The family will celebrate Mark at the Lamar City Park with a potluck on Saturday June 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Please bring a dish to share and join them at the pavilion near the basketball courts.