Emet Sparks, 92 was born January 10, 1926 in Gum Springs, Oklahoma to Jim and Lena Sparks. He passed from this life on May 20, 2018 in Oklahoma City. When he was in 9th grade, Emet moved to Holdenville, OK where he met Nadine. It was “love at first sight” from the very beginning and in 71 years of marriage, their love for one another never wavered. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during WWII where he served at Iwo Jima. Once the war ended, he returned home to marry his high school sweetheart on September 15, 1946.
He was the owner of Sparks Waterproofing and then served as General Manager for Western Waterproofing for more than 30 years. His strong work ethic was evident to all who met him. Emet loved spending time with family and he and Nadine were Master Gardeners sharing a love for flowers, plants and trees. He was a member of the 84th Street Church of Christ and also served as a preacher for the Church of Christ for many years.
Emet was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Billy Gene Sparks. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Nadine Sparks of Oklahoma City; children, Stanton Sparks and wife DeAnn of Oklahoma City, Les Sparks of Edmond, Jana McKee and husband Bob of Moore and Nathan Sparks and wife Mindy of Tuttle; grandchildren, Casie Harrington and husband Eric of Mustang, Sam Sparks and wife Roanna of Florida, Jason Sparks of Florida, Amy Sparks of OKC, Tony Sparks of OKC, Erica Bollinger and husband Bradley of Edmond, Jennifer Talbert and husband J.D of Edmond, Jesse Sparks of Yukon, Jeremiah Sparks of Yukon, Anistyn Sparks of Tuttle, Malyri Ryan and husband Seth of Florida, Taylor Harris and wife Jacqueline of Pennsylvania; great-grandchildren, Makayla Harrington, Katie Harrington, William Bollinger, Sophia Talbert, Lincoln Talbert, Haven Harris and Gage Harris.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 2pm at the Chapel of Sunny Lane Funeral Home.
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