Donnal R Sparling Sr.

Donnal married Janet Dickman Sparling on January 20, 1960. Donnal had a career with the New York State Department of Corrections and was an avid bowler.

He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Janet Sparling and his grandson, Tyler Alan Wilson. He is survived by his children, Dawn Sparling of Middletown, New York, Don Sparling Jr., (Tony) and Sandra Wilson (David) of Weeki Wachee, Florida, and Lisa Bishop (John) of Brooksville, Florida; grandchildren, Christopher Wilson and Paul Bailey, both of Weeki Wachee, Florida, and Morgan Newman of Brooksville, Florida; nine great-grandchildren.

A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held from 5:00-7:00pm, Friday, November 10, 2023 at Merritt Funeral Home - Spring Hill, 4095 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34609.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Central High School Football Team in memory of his grandson, Tyler Wilson.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.merrittspringhill.com for the Sparling family.