Jackie Sparks

Jack Sparks, age 78, of Maineville, Ohio, passed away peacefully July 22, 2026, after a lengthy battle with dementia.

Born November 3, 1947, in Cookeville, Tennessee, Jack was a devoted father, proud grandfather, and loyal friend. He found great joy in spending time with his family and friends, and especially enjoyed golfing, basketball, especially University of Dayton. He was a devoted member of the Maineville Lighthouse Church: a Global Methodist Organization. Jack was a graduate of Northridge High School class of 1965 where he played basketball. He also earned 2 associate degrees from Sinclair Community College.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Julie Sparks Coffey, her husband, Shawn, and their daughters, Shealyn and Shelby Coffey, of Lexington, Kentucky; his beloved partner Robin Anderson of Maineville, Ohio; his sister, Helen West, of South Carolina; his brother, Ernie Sparks, and his wife, Joyce, of Florida; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Rendy Elliott of Florida, David and Kathy Elliott of Dayton, Sara Blosser of Tipp City, and Paula and James Hlovchiec of Loveland: as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Sparks; his mother, Eva Stewart; his wife of 42 years Georgia Sparks in 2007; his brother, Arnold Sparks.