Richard G. Sparks, Sr.

Richard Garry Sparks, Sr., 84 of Chester, VA formerly of Roanoke, VA passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Sparks. Mr. Sparks was a longtime active member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his seven children, Richard Sparks, Jr. (Marilyn), Kathy Ralsten (Billy), Joe Sparks, Dale Sparks, Phyllis Johnson (Ritchie), Mary Walker (Scott), and Keven Sparks; twenty six grandchildren; numerous great and great great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Sharon McDaniel and Brenda Fuller Sparks. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at St. Andrew’s Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, VA 24017. The family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Richard Sparks, Sr. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com