Calvin C. Sparks

Calvin C. Sparks, 86, of Sparkman died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his home. He was born June 12, 1927 in Thornton, Arkansas. He was a retired machinist. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dave Sparks and Ader Underwood Sparks; wife, Bessie Russell Justice Sparks; five brothers and four sisters. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Arlis and Bobbie Justice of Harmony Grove; one daughter and son-in-law, Doris and John Tye of Anna, TX; and several grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce with Rev. Ken Key officiating. Burial will follow at Sparkman Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .