Jimmy Wesley Sparks

Jimmy Wesley "Jim" Sparks, age 72, of Dayton, passed away on June 29, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 27, 1949, the son of the late Daniel and Allene Sparks.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Daniel Sparks; and his sister, Barbara Lewis.

Jimmy is survived by his beloved wife, Bonnie Sparks; his son, Shawn (Jessica) Sparks; grandson, Mark (Brooke Myers) Sparks; great grandchildren, Logan & Reagan Sparks, Skyler Vandale and Daniel Myers; sister, Mary Smith; many other loving family and friends.

He served his country proudly by serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Jimmy was employed for 40 years with Lau Industries. In his free time, he loved going to the movies, he was a true movie buff. Jimmy was very devoted to his family and always made sure everyone was taken care of. He was very honest and always hard working. Jimmy will be dearly missed by those who loved him.

Visitation will be held from 2:00pm-3:00pm, on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, where Funeral Services will begin at 3:00pm.

MILITARY GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT DAYTON NATIONAL CEMETERY ON TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021, at 2pm. MEET AT ASSEMBLY AREA "A" IN THE CEMETERY.

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