Maxine Sparkman

Maxine Sparkman, age 78, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010. She was born June 4, 1931 in Knott County, KY to the late Isaac and Nancy Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Jinks Sparkman; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Maxine is survived by her children, Ronnie Sparkman, Pat (Jerry) McIntosh; grandchildren. Ricky Sparkman, Chad Sparkman and John Ross Jinks; 7 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, John Jinks; sisters, Jane Combs, Floys Short, Ruby Sutton and Betty Miller; and many special nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; special friends of many years; and her friends at Redeemer Manor. She never met a stranger and touched many hearts. Our angel on Earth is now our angel in Heaven. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 12:30-1:30pm at Newcomer Funeral Home North Chapel (4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton OH 45424). The service will follow at 1:30 PM. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Donations may be made in Maxine's memory to her family to assist with funeral expenses.