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Deacon Craig Lamorris Sparks, Sr.

11/28/2017

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Deacon Craig Lamorris Sparks Sr., age 60, passed on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Magnolia Baptist Church, 415 Hosie Waters Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow at the Champ Waters Cemetery, 191 Twin Churches Road, Montezuma, Georgia.

Deacon Craig Lamorris Sparks was born May 19, 1957 to Ola Mae Smith Sparks and the late Willie C. Sparks. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County and graduated in 1975 from the Historic D.F. Douglas High School in Montezuma, Georgia. He furthered his education at Kentucky State University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. At an early age he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was a faithful member of Magnolia Baptist Church where he served on the Deacon Ministry. With a humble heart Deacon Sparks was a great supporter of every facet of the church he loved so well.

He was employed with Proctor & Gamble/Weyerhaeuser as one of the original Advance Evaporator and Advance Recovery Boiler Operators. He trained the KILN and was the C Team 1st Responder. He also helped wrote the CBA’s. After many years dedicated services he retired.

On October 15, 1988 two hearts became one when Craig and Doris Harris bonded in holy matrimony.
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Craig leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted wife, Doris Sparks, Montezuma, Georgia; five children, Tiawanna McGhee (James), Warner Robins, Georgia, Craig Sparks, Jr., Montezuma, Georgia, Joshua Sparks (Quesha Stokeling), Valley, Alabama, Kierra Sparks, Montezuma, Georgia, and Cabrina Williams, Oglethorpe, Georgia; seven grandchildren, Jariyon, Javion, Jaylen, Ja’Quaylen, Te’Nijyah, Za’Morian, and Ja’Quayvious; a mother, Ola Mae Sparks, Montezuma, Georgia; four siblings, Tim Caldwell, Orlando, Florida, Anthony Smith (Shirley), James Sparks, and Regina Odom (Willie), all of Montezuma, Georgia; two uncles Johnny Sparks (Mable) Atlanta, Georgia, George Eddie Sparks, Montezuma, Georgia; a great uncle, I.D. Bailey, Atlanta, Georgia; a great aunt, Louise Lee, Montezuma, Georgia; sister/brothers-in-law, Helen Ogburn, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Theodise Harris (Zandra), Chicago, Illinois, and Douglas Harris, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

35 Comments
Mae Belle Thomas
11/28/2017 05:50:24 pm

Condolences to you Regina and your family. May God strengthen you during this time of sorrow.

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Sheila Jones
11/28/2017 09:12:41 pm

Doris, my heart goes out to you and your family. Craig will surely be missed. He, as well as you, always had good things to say whenever we would meet up. May God's blessings continue to comfort and keep you...

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Frances Caldwell
11/28/2017 09:45:16 pm

Sorry for the passing of your love one. We will continue to keep the family in prayer.

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N. P.
11/29/2017 06:56:23 am

To the Family, at this time of sorrow let Jehovah God's Word the Bible comfort you. The death of a loved one is one of the most stressful thing we experience, and cause more unwanted tears than anything else. God promise us that in the near future he will do away with death and wipe away the tears from all faces.(Isaiah 25:8), (Revelation 21:3,4).

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Debra Hobes
11/29/2017 08:34:42 am

My condolences goes out to the family. Craig was my classmate and a true friend. He was a great access to the class of '75". He showed concern and dedication for our classmates family when ever they suffered a loss in their family. His love and dedication to the community is going to be truly missed. May God bless you.

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Larry & Patricia Wallace
11/29/2017 11:25:12 am

Our deepest sympathy to you during this most difficult time. May the Lord give you strength and may your memories give you comfort in the coming days.

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Romans 15:33
11/29/2017 11:30:54 am

May the God of peace be with all of you during this difficult time.

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Kenneth & Mamie Hudson
11/29/2017 02:19:59 pm

May God strength you all during a difficult time, we going to continue to pray for the family.Look to the hills which cometh your help.

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LaSondra Wilson
11/29/2017 02:26:31 pm

Condolences to the Sparks family. Keep the faith in God!

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Thomas Miller
11/29/2017 03:11:52 pm

My deepest sympathy to the Sparks family. Hold on to God's unchanging hand.

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Bennie & Betty Jones
11/29/2017 05:29:32 pm

Hold onto God's unchanging hand. We're praying for you and your family.

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Garey McCants
11/29/2017 06:34:52 pm

It hard to believe you're gone Craig. You came to my sister Fannie's funeral. The last time i saw you was at your Aunt Glenda's funeral. One thing for certain, we all have an Expiration Date. May you rest in peace.

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Wil and Alfreda Smothers
11/29/2017 06:35:07 pm

We extend to you our deepest sympathy as you struggle through the grief and sadness of the loss of your loved one. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.


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Allan B. Dunlap, MD
11/29/2017 08:47:35 pm

On behalf of Kappa Ship Spectrum, Fall 1977; We your Sands- Frank Botts; Dale Long, Ronald Booth, and Allan Dunlap say Farewell Brother Toby until we reach that "Golden Shore". Your in The Bond; Phi Nu PI.

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Juliet S. McKoy
11/29/2017 09:42:54 pm

My condolences to the Sparks family. May God confort you during this time of sorrow.

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Ronald Booth
11/30/2017 10:34:17 am

My thoughts and prayers to the Sparks family. Rest In Peace my sand! Your in The Bond; Phi Nu Pi. Spectrum, Fall 77

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Shernone Butts and Glenda Berryhill
11/30/2017 12:42:28 pm

Mrs. Odom

From your friends Mr. Butts and Mrs. Berryhill, we are keeping you lifted in our thoughts and prayers. Praying for your strength during this time of bereavement.

Love you

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Valarie Bell
11/30/2017 01:55:00 pm

To Ms. Ola Mae, Lil Craig and the entire Sparks family, I pray that God will strengthen and keep you for He is too wise to make a mistake and He will not put no more on us, than we can bear. I can remember Deacon Sparks when I had to sing somewhere that he was in attendance, he would always compliment me on my singing. Dea. Sparks will be truly missed by us all.

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Cleola Harris Fudge
11/30/2017 03:23:09 pm

My condolences to the Sparks & Harris family.... Craig and I were classmates.... We shared good memories at DF Douglass High... God will wipe away ALL your tears... Be Blessed....

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Shirley Pizarro
11/30/2017 05:37:52 pm

My condolence to the Sparks family sorry for your loss.

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Tamuel Larry-Dingle
11/30/2017 09:11:28 pm

My deepest sympathy, to my family during your time of sorrow. Cousin Craig, will be deeply missed, his handsome smile will always be in our memories. Be strong and know God makes no mistakes. As a family we will continue to pray for strength from the Lord. Bless it be.

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Yolanda Rucker
12/1/2017 06:04:23 am

To the family, friends, loved ones and Fraternity Brothers, of our friend Toby, may the peace of God that passes all understanding guard and rule your hearts and minds during this time. Prayers and Condolences.

RIP Toby, from your homegirl and classmate from Kentucky State University.

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James Barron
12/1/2017 09:26:57 am

To the Sparks family sorry for your lost. May you find peace in each other during your hours of bereavement

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Ira Felder
12/1/2017 11:18:28 am

I am sorry for you all lost and you and the family have my sympathy . You all keep the faith and trust God. Love you. Ira M. Felder & Family-Marshallville

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JM
12/1/2017 11:34:20 am

I'm so sorry for your great loss. May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort to sustain you during this very difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1:3

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O Castleberry
12/1/2017 12:21:26 pm

I extend my condolences to all...May you all find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again.
John 5:28,29

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Mattie Perkins Sturdivant
12/1/2017 07:02:10 pm

To the Sparks Family.... I am so sorry for your lost.
Sending a gentle hug your way, to comfort you, and to let you know that you're on my mind and in my heart today and always. May the memories held deep within your heart, help to soothe you. You're in my prayers. With deepest sympathy,

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Cynthia Lewis Stewart
12/1/2017 10:39:40 pm

My sincere sympathy to the Sparks family.

Angels are watching over you,
Wings wrapped gently around you,
Whispering you are loved and blessed.

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Mr&Mrs.Ulysses David Solomon
12/1/2017 10:59:39 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.May God continue to bless you all.The Solomon's Family from Americus.

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Peggy West
12/2/2017 06:25:22 am

My deepest condolences to Doris and family. Hold on and let God be God. He will ease the sorrow, pain, loneliness and tears in due time. Much love and Blessings to the family.psalm 23

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Tene rogerd
12/3/2017 08:28:03 am

Condolence to the family. I worked with this sweet soul for 30 years. So sorry for your loss. God be with you

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Linda Bentley
12/5/2017 08:04:42 am

I would like to offer my condolences for your loss. I hope you will find comfort in knowing that Jehovah, the God of all comfort, will soon eliminate all grief and provide permanent consolation when “all those in the memorial tombs will hear [Christ’s] voice and come out”! (John 5:28, 29) God promises that “he will do away with death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.” (Isa. 25:8) Then, instead of having to “weep with those who weep,” all earth’s inhabitants will “rejoice with those who rejoice.”​—Rom. 12:15.

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Larry & inez owens
12/6/2017 09:02:24 pm

we are so sorry for your loss we continue keeping you in our prayers

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Martha Thornton
12/9/2017 10:39:19 pm

I am very sorry for your loss. I attended K-State with Mr. Sparks - BAND :) He was a cool person, nice guy. You could tell he was raised right. From the reading the obituary, he only got better. May he rest in peace... until that great day!

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P. Henderson
2/20/2018 05:28:49 pm

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Husband and Father. May the love of family, friends, and Almighty God bring you comfort and support during your time of grief and afterward. (Ps. 83:18; Isaiah 41:10) May your precious memories of him and the hope of his resurrection right here on a restored earth bring you peace. (John 5:25; Psalm 37:11, 29)

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