David Earl Sparks

David Earl Sparks, age 67, passed into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at UT Hospital. David was preceded in death by his parents, Earl A. Sparks and Dorothy Anderson Sparks, and infant sister, Judy Ann. He will be truly missed by his wife, Peggy Scarbrough Sparks; daughters, Kim Cogar and Melanie Gregg; step-daughter, Gina Wells and husband Warren. His grandchildren are Sydney and Peyton Gregg, Skylar and Cameron Cogar, and Jep Wells. Also, mourning his passing are his brother, Jim Sparks and wife Jane; sister, Barbara Hilton and husband George. Nieces and nephew are LeAnn Nutt, Greg Hilton, and Kelly Lowery. David is a 1965 graduate of South High School and studied at East Tennessee State University. David was in the bail bonding business for 35 years, most recently as Vice President of Tennessee Bonding Company. In addition, he served as a Board Member for the Tennessee Association of Professional Bail Agents for 9 years. Also, he served as Education Chairman for TAPBA. Hopefully, David’s work ethic and professional impact on the bail bonding business will be carried on by present and future agents in this great profession.

Family will receive friends at Berry Funeral Home on Chapman Highway on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 4:00-6:00pm, with a service immediately following by Steve Fatow. Graveside services to be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 3:00pm by Adam Lutts. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.