Howard Charles Sparks, Jr. Obituary (1951 - 2021)

STONEVILLE - Howard Charles Sparks, Jr., 70, passed away, Friday, September 24, 2021, at UNC Rockingham. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel followed by a celebration of life service at 5 p.m. Face coverings are recommended. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Howard was born March 13, 1951, in Rockingham County, to the late Howard Charles and Faith Brooks Sparks. He worked for MacField/Unifi for more than 30 years and retired from Forsyth Tech as an automotive technician. He enjoyed working on his 1964 Dodge truck, was an avid golfer, loved car racing, and watching football games. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Gwyn and a step-daughter, Sherry McCollum. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Carol Nance Sparks; son, Bradley Sparks (Amy); step-daughter, Liz Gray (Brad); grandchildren, Brittany Caudle (Josh), Lindsey, Jesse, Hunter, and McKenzie; great-grandchildren, Bryson, Zane, Dakota, and Karlee; and a nephew, Jeffrey Duncan (Chrissy). Memorials may be made to Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, C/o Kaye Harris, 1095 Troy Brown Rd, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046. Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel in Sandy Ridge is serving the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.