Donald Sparks

Donald Lee Sparks, 85 years of Peebles, OH., passed away Monday, October 14, 2024.

He was born October 24, 1938, in Columbus, OH., the son of the late Hubert G. and Naomi C. (Robinson) Sparks. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Y. (Kuehner) Sparks on April 20, 2023; one brother, Benny Sparks.

After graduating from high school, Don served his Country in the U. S. Army. He worked construction where he was a pod mixer and carried block; owned and trained race horses; butcher for several years and became a State Meat Inspector.

He is survived by two sisters, Susie Hart of Columbus, OH., and Jan Ivester of IL.; dear friends who cared for Don, James and Virginia Allen of Peebles; nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 21, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 21, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home.

Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Highland County Honor Guard followed by Graveside Services at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sinking Spring, OH..