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Donald Ray “Sparky” Sparks

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Donald Ray “Sparky” Sparks

Birth
Death
9 Nov 2010 (aged 62)
Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Linton, Greene County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Greene County Daily World, Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Donald R. 'Sparky' Sparks, 62, of Linton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at Terre Haute Regional Hosppital.

He was born December 19, 1947 and was raised by his mother and step-father, Olif 'Whitey' Carrico and Virginia (Sparks) Carrico-Charlton.

Donnie served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a laborer working in various fields, most recently at Carson-Firkins. He was a member of Frank Courtney American Legion Post #22.

Survivors include his sister, Marge (Jerry) Anderson; one nephew, Brent Anderson; one niece, Brittany Anderson, all of Linton; two step-brothers, Jack Charlton of Carlisle and Dale Charlton of Memphis, TN. Also surviving are his aunts, uncles, several cousins and friends.

Donnie was preceded in death by his mother; two step-fathers, Olif Carrico and Elmer Charlton; and one nephew, Brad Anderson.

Friends may call at the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, November 12 and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.

The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, with Bro. Virgil Bland officiating.

Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linton with full military graveside rites.
Greene County Daily World, Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Donald R. 'Sparky' Sparks, 62, of Linton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at Terre Haute Regional Hosppital.

He was born December 19, 1947 and was raised by his mother and step-father, Olif 'Whitey' Carrico and Virginia (Sparks) Carrico-Charlton.

Donnie served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a laborer working in various fields, most recently at Carson-Firkins. He was a member of Frank Courtney American Legion Post #22.

Survivors include his sister, Marge (Jerry) Anderson; one nephew, Brent Anderson; one niece, Brittany Anderson, all of Linton; two step-brothers, Jack Charlton of Carlisle and Dale Charlton of Memphis, TN. Also surviving are his aunts, uncles, several cousins and friends.

Donnie was preceded in death by his mother; two step-fathers, Olif Carrico and Elmer Charlton; and one nephew, Brad Anderson.

Friends may call at the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, November 12 and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.

The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, with Bro. Virgil Bland officiating.

Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linton with full military graveside rites.


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  • Added: Nov 10, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61409665/donald_ray-sparks: accessed ), memorial page for Donald Ray “Sparky” Sparks (19 Dec 1947–9 Nov 2010), Find a Grave Memorial ID 61409665, citing Fairview Cemetery, Linton, Greene County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Margaret (contributor 46995858).