John Corbett Sparks

John Corbett Sparks, 76, formerly of Dayton, OH, went to be with his Savior on January 25, 2019 in Covington, Louisiana. John is preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Lula, sister Kathleen Shiverdecker, granddaughter Jessica, nephew Michael Shiverdecker, brother-in-law Jim Patrick, and sister-in-law Judy. He is survived by his wife Janet (Plummer) Sparks and his children Luana Jo (Lemuel) Brock and Evan (Michelle) Sparks. He is also survived by his siblings: Clyde (Mary Jo) Sparks, Joanna Sparks, Reba Sparks; brothers-in-law: Dean Plummer and Harold Shiverdecker; his loving grandchildren: Leilah Tavazoie, Anjonet Brock, Bijan Tavazoie, Aaria Tavazoie, Jeni Sparks, Jackie Sparks, Jonathan Sparks, and his faithful dog, Scooter. He also had many loving nieces, nephews and 4 great-grandchildren. John grew up in Dayton, Ohio and served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, where he volunteered to fight for freedom in three tours. He was a retired USN Boiler Technician with numerous military awards and accolades. After his military service, John spent over 30 years as a valve technician, where he travelled across the country and positively impacted every person he met with his authentic, kind and loyal spirit. He loved animals and had horses, mules and many faithful dogs throughout his life. John touched hundreds of lives during his earthly journey and his gentle, loving and honorable essence will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM July 5, 2019 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria, OH. Interment with military honors will follow at Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery, West Alexandria, OH. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John Corbett Sparks please visit our Sympathy Store.