Paul T. Sparks, 72 of Columbus, passed away at Ohio State University Hospital on March 20, 2016. Born on Easter Sunday, April 25, 1943 to the late William and Nellie (Forrest) Sparks in Union Furnace, OH. Paul served proudly in the U.S. Army. Survived by wife of 54 years Phyllis (Leffler) Sparks, daughters Krystal (Kurt) Luebkeman of Vancouver, WA and Terry (Richard) Needles of Dublin, OH, grandchildren Isaiah and Victoria Luebkeman, sisters-in-law Carol (Kenny) Gregg of Lancaster, OH, Virginia Sparks, Nancy Sparks both of Logan, OH, Mary T. Sparks of Nelsonville, OH, several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers William, Gene and Ralph, sister Dorothy, nephew Herbie Sparks, nieces Suzette Sparks Hall and Michelle Gregg Rice, father and mother-in-law Phillmon and Thelma Leffler.
Friends may call at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus, OH on Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 4pm to 8pm.
Funeral service on Friday at the funeral home at 4pm with Pastors Brett Castle and Kurt Luebkeman.