It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joe Allan Sparkman of Whitehouse, Texas, who passed away on May 15, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joe Allan Sparkman to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Wesley Sparkman and Linnie D Love Sparkman; and his siblings, Doris Marsalis, Lois Childs, Archie and Willie.
He is survived by: his wife Genita Sparkman; his children, Teresa Sparkman (Steve Homburger), Susan Sparkman and Allan Sparkman (Sabrina); his grandchildren, Jason Young (Natalie), Kathreen Young (Andrew Gillett), Christine Sparkman Reber (Sam Reber), Nathan Sparkman and Emily Sparkman; and his great grandchildren, Braxton Reber and Briar Reber.
Visitation was held on Saturday, May 17th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Stewart Family Funeral Home (7525 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX 75703). A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 19th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the First Baptist Church of Whitehouse (801 E Main St, Whitehouse, TX 75791).
If desired, memorials may be made to the International Mission Board, 3806 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA 23230; https://imb.org..