SPARKS, Elmer, age 86, formerly from the Dayton area, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 at his home in Wilsonville, AL. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Alice; daughter, Darlene (Scott); brothers, Ellis and Donald; sister, Edna; granddaughter, Kimberly (Paul); great grandchildren, Joseph and Emily; devoted pet, Sandy, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Elmer was a member of Moraine Heights Baptist Church and now, Wilsonville Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. Family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Brothers Travis and Terrell Hudson officiating. Arrangements in care of Newcomer Funeral Home-South Chapel.