SPARKS, John A., age 71 of Beavercreek, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret Elizabeth Sparks and brother, Robert David Sparks. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Drucilla Sparks; children, Michael (Jennifer “Nikki”) Sparks, Duane (Cathy) Erisman, Terri (Leo) Dunkle, Toni (Matthew Eddy) Flint, Todd (Patricia) Erisman; sisters, Lynn Boyd, Elizabeth McTaggart, Rita (Gene) Pack, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. John retired after 33 years of service from Chrysler Air Temp. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall Rd. with Rev. Ken Kirk officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
