SPARKS- Norman Roger Sparks, 78, went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2011. Born in Tazwell, VA, he resided most of his life in Maryland where he was a professional horseman and farmer. He and his family moved to Jacksonville in 1996. Mr. Sparks served in the Korean War. He was a member of Kernan Boulevard Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years, Pam; children, Connie Gibson (Gene), Beverly Albert, Bryan Sparks (Angel), Laura Waybright (Mark); grandchildren, Eugene Gibson, Bryan Sparks, Jr., and Olivia Sage Waybright, along with others and great-grandchildren.