Gregory Sparkman

Gregory Sparkman was born August 22, 1963 to RC "Bull" Sparkman and Maggie Lee Elbert Sparkman. He had one brother, Gary Sparkman. He was born and raised in Jackson Mississippi, played football and loved his family. 

Gregory graduated from Murrah High School in 1981. He spent 8 years as a Special Forces soldier. Going from a weapons specialist to a Physicians Assistant. From there, he worked as a corrections officer for 4 years during this time he was also working as an emergency medical technician.  He went to Spencerian College and graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  He worked for the US Post Office working there until he retired after 15 years and returned to Jackson Mississippi. 

Gregory is survived by his wife Tina Sparkman, his daughter Liltra Sparkman-Hobson (married to Charlie Hobson), Jessica Sparkman, Johnny Sparkman and Sonya Sparkman along with stepdaughter, Emily Branham-Lipham and stepson Nathan Branham. He has eight grandchildren: Samuel Hobson 18, Rose Grace Quartz 17, William Hobson 16, Hezekiah Hobson14, Abel Crabtree 12, Lettee Sanders 12, Leo Sanders 9, Matthew Lipham 5. He is also survived by his brother, Gary Sparkman (Adra) and niece Jasmin Sparkman 28, and nephew Jaylen Sparkman 23. He is survived by various cousins.

Most people didn't know that Gregory was also a minister, ministering to military veterans whenever he had a chance. He loved God with all his heart and soul and devoted his later years to serving Him until he became too sick to do so. He would want you to know that you don't have to be in a pulpit to minister to the lost and the hurting, God can use you anywhere, if you are willing to answer His call. Greg would want us to each have a true relationship with God through the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ. REMEMBER, "For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him will NOT perish, but WILL have EVERLASTING life..."

 I said a prayer for you today

And know God must have heard

I felt the answer in my heart

Although He spoke no word...

I didn't ask for wealth or fame

I knew you wouldn't mind

I asked Him to send treasures

Of a far more lasting kind...

I asked that He'd be near you

At the start of each new day

To grant you health and blessings

And friends to share your way...

I asked for happiness for you

In all things great and small 

But it was for His loving care 

I prayed for most of all!