of Clarksville, AR
October 14, 1940 - April 5, 2022
Hank Sparks, 81, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 with his loved
ones at his side. Hank was born October 14, 1940 to Sparky and Lillian Sparks. He
grew up in Clarksville and graduated in 1958. He was an all around athlete in
school and played football at C of O. Hank served in the United States Army and
Army National Guard. He was a 911 coordinator for Johnson County, a businessman
and worked in telecommunications most of his career. He enjoyed piddling and
going to estate auctions. He loved to work in his yard and spend time with his
family.
Mr. Sparks is preceded in death by his parents, Sparky and Lillian Sparks; his wife
Edie Sparks; one daughter, Sarah Beth, and two brothers, George Sparks and Jerry
Sparks.
Hank is survived by his children, Andy Sparks of Clarksville, Curtis Sparks of Texas,
DeDe Sparks Nokes and her husband Michael Casey of Texas; four grandchildren,
Hank Nokes, Ty Nokes, Drew Sparks and Dane Sparks; and a host of other family and friends.
An open visitation will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 from 1:00 7 :00 P.M. at
Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday,
April 9, 2022 at Oakland Cemetery with David Henshaw officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home, online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
Our prayers are with the family.
Hank was a great guy when we were in high school, and no doubt his "greatness" continued throughout his adult life. His brother, George, was my classmate, but I knew Hank and his wife and was astonished that he had passed.
Andy, Curtis, Dede & children, you have our sincere condolence and prayers. After 12 years of school, lifetime, friendship, church, Hank & Edie loved like family. God's richest blessings for you all is my prayer.
My lifetime friend from Sallis Grade School thru life. Hank, Rest in Peace with Edie.
Thomas Aaron Owen CHS Class of 1958
Dear family, I have so many happy memories of all the good times we had at Lamar with Sparky and Lil. It will be all those memories that will help you through the dark days ahead with the death of Hank. It makes me smile when I think of the reunion that Hank is having with Jerry and George and all of the other family members who were waiting in Heaven. I am sending my love and condolences to each of you. Wilma Sparks Harris