We lived next store to Jean and Burl for over 30 years.   They watched our children grow up and we watched their grandchildren grow up. You couldn’t ask for better neighbors.  Friendly, helpful and generous.  
Years ago Burl always had a big garden.  He would take baskets of his harvest around to the neighbors.  Same with his citrus trees. Burl was a ranger at Cimarrone golf club and we played together there often.  Always a good time.  
He will be missed and never forgotten.  Continued prayers for Miss Jean and the family.

Burl and his wife Jean were my family’s neighbors my entire life until I moved to Georgia a few years back. The most kind hearted people Ive ever met and what a blessing to have seen them almost daily whether it was a wave hello or stop to chat for a few minutes- which could easily turn into an hour. They were the kind of neighbors everyone hopes for but few are lucky enough to have.
I'm truly grateful to have known Mr Burl and to have shared so many years of neighborly friendship with him and Mrs Jean.

In 2019, Uncle Burl and Aunt Jean came to visit Mom in Myrtle Beach. It was such a sweet time for all of them. We are thankful they made  the extra effort and time to visit. I know mom has said Burl was a wonderful big brother and I know he was a wonderful Christian man. He was one of the good ones and will be greatly missed.❤️

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Burl Augustus Sparks

June 29, 1930 – September 17, 2025

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