Robert Sparks, 76 of Hemet, California passes away on Monday, May 30, 2016, at Manor Care in Hemet, California . He was born on Sunday, August 6, 1939 in Bellvue, Colorado , and was the son of the late Robert and Blanch McMahill Sparks. Robert was married to the love of his life, Donna " Hunter" Sparks for 43 years before she passed January 10, 2006. Bob was honest to a fault, hardworking , giving to family, friends and strangers. He was a member of the US Army for 10 years where he earned a Silver and Bronze Star. Early in the 70's he learned the ministries, taught school and owned a few restaurants in the Rocky Mountains. However, his calling was the ministries and he was a pastor to many churches throughout his life. Surviving is his brother Larry sparks and his wife Beverly, Dennis Sparks and his wife Judy. A Funeral service will be at 11:31 AM on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Riverside National Cemetery located at 22495 Van Buren Boulevard Riverside, California 92518. Interment will be in Riverside National Cemetery, , .