Joel was born and raised in Glen Ridge, NJ and was a long time resident of Fredon Township. He worked as a Director of Retail Operations for more than 25 years. Joel was a lifetime member of the Fredon Volunteer Fire Company and a member of the Morris Minute Men Emergency Medical Services.
Joel is survived by his parents, Rev. Paul and Sally (Benson) Sparling; his daughter, Amanda Sparling; his son, Colin Sparling; his daughter, Jessica Sparling; his sister, Beth Sparling; his brother, Rev. Dan Sparling; and his beloved dog, Jack
Visitation will be held from 1 to 3:30 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St, Newton, NJ 07860, with a Funeral Service at 3:30 pm, followed by a Firemen’s Service at 4 pm. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
