John Sparks, 67, of Lyons, passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

John was born on Feb. 19, 1957, the son of Mary (Abrams) Sparks and Herbert Sparks.

John attended Developmental Services Inc., (DSI) in Lyons, he was a man of few words, he loved people and never forgot a face. John was the most popular person in Walmart. He loved to watch sports, especially football, he enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics, he was a good bowler, and loved his cards and would play with them for hours.

John is survived by his sister, Teresa (Allen) Empson of Bloomfield; brother Jay (Robin) Sparks of Greencastle; nieces Sara (Logan) Mumma of Bloomington, Kara (Zack) Empson of Indianapolis and Tara (Frank) Empson of Knoxville, Tenn.; nephews Luke Sparks of Ankeny, Iowa, Jayson (Kamlyn) Sparks of Terre Haute and Tyson Sparks of Greencastle; great-nephew Gabriel Mumma; great-niece Quinn Ruddick; and his best friend, Pam Fields.

John was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Greene County Chapel Church.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Greene County Chapel Church with Rev. Rob Martindale and Michael Abrams officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Chapel Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the Greene County Chapel Cemetery or the Special Olympics in John's name.

Online condolences and memories can be shared at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com.