Roger Sparks

Roger Bruce Sparks of Potosi, Missouri passed away on March 26, 2016 at his residence having reached the age of sixty four years, eleven months, and nine days. He was born on April 17, 1951, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, a son to the late Carl Sparks and the late Lois Marie (Belfield) Sparks. On July 12, 1997, Roger was united in marriage to Maggie Diane (Nelson) Sparks in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

Roger is survived by his beloved wife: Maggie Diane Sparks of Potosi; three step-sons: Arnold Pashea and wife Tera, Joey Pashea and wife Nickole, Keith Pashea and wife Michaela - all of Potosi; mother-in-law: Goldie Marie Harr of Potosi; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law: Rodney Nelson and wife Marilyn, Norman Nelson and wife Jamie, Terry Nelson and wife Rhonda, and Nancy Finchem - all of Potosi; and also surviving are many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

In addition to his parents, Roger is preceded in death by his son: Damian Alexander Sparks; step-son: Orville Pashea; brother-in-law: Johnny Nelson; and sister-in-law: Pamela Nelson.

Visitation for Roger will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the DeClue Funeral Home from 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Thursday, March 31, 2016, beginning at 9:00 AM until the time of service. A funeral service will being at 11:00 AM on Thursday with Rev. Delmar Fenwick officiating, held at the DeClue Memorial Chapel.

Honoring Roger by serving as his pallbearers will be: Arnold Pashea, Joey Pashea, Keith Pashea, Rodney Nelson, Norman Nelson, and Terry Nelson. Serving as an honorary pallbearer will be Johnny Nelson.

Interment and final prayers will be held at the Furnace Creek Cemetery.
All funeral arrangements have been cared for by the DeClue Funeral Home.