He was born in Yale, Oklahoma on December 23rd, 1954, to Otis Ray Sparkman and Ivy Holland Sparkman. His parents moved to Lake Jackson where Otis would start grade school and later attend Brazosport High School in Freeport, Texas.
Otis and Cindy married on October 24th, 1981. They had a loving happy marriage. On January 21st, 1983, Otis and Cindy were blessed with their daughter Jennifer Nicole Sparkman. Otis was a family man, dedicated to making sure his family and Sadie (His Dog) had a wonderful life.
Known for his strong work ethic and his commitment to his profession. Otis became well known and respected in the oil and gas industry and brought a wealth of experience to the worksite. Otis managed some of the most complex pipeline projects worldwide including projects in Peru, Amazon River, Iraq, Alaska and all over the United States. A true legend of the pipeline community. Otis Sparkman’s legacy will be remembered for years to come through all the people that had the opportunity to work alongside him.
Otis had a passion for racing and building vintage cars. His Latest build was a 1950 Chevrolet Sports Coupe in which he dedicated his spare time into perfecting. Otis Would attend the local car shows including the Classic Cars of Brazoria County and Street Rods of Brazoria County where he would show his car. He enjoyed the comradery with his fellow car enthusiasts.
Otis also enjoyed saltwater fishing along the Texas coast, any time away from work or building his car he loved being on the water catching Redfish with his friends.
Otis was truly the man with the plan, an honorable man with great integrity. To know him was to love him. Anyone that had the opportunity to meet Otis immediately knew he was one of a kind, he left a lasting impression on everyone that met him.
He was proceeded in death by his Father Otis Ray Sparkman and Mother Ivy Holland Sparkman, Father In-Law Robert Charley Stransky, Brother Clifford Ray Sparkman and Nephew Steven David.
He is survived by his wife Cindy Kay Sparkman of 42 years, daughter Jennifer Nicole Sparkman and an abundance of friends and co-workers.
Speaking on Behalf of Otis Sparkman: Robert Lott, Cole Pate, Dwayne Lemke and Morris Fontenot.
Pallbearers: Mike Groves, Larry Hoffman, Andy Clendenin, Robert Lott, Charles Schick, Tony Perez, Donnie Doucette, Harold Gartman, Dustin Hall and Buddy Bynum.
Visitation for Otis will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Immediately followed by a celebration of life and graveside service at Rest Wood Funeral Home & Memorial Park.
Address: 1038 W. Plantation Dr. Clute, TX 77531.
