Sparks, Carl Ray, age 69 of Moraine, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, 
July 8, 2016. He was born December 5, 1946 in Richmond, Kentucky. He was 
journeyman machinist by trade for 47 years. Carl could make anything by just 
looking at it. A member of Masonic Lodge #729 F & A.M. and honorably served 
his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. Preceded in death by his father 
Raymond O. Sparks. Carl is survived by his mother Ruby (Gilbert) Sparks, 
brothers Danny Sparks (Vicky) of Huber Heights, Tim Sparks (Teresa) of 
Trenton, nieces Brandy (Adam), Tiffany (Chris), great nieces/nephews Mattie, 
Hannah, Aidan, Cole, Jackie, Brandon, Carson, and Cameron, and a host of 
friends. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Monday, 
July 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Dayton National Cemetery with Pastor Jon 
Young officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 17, 2016 
from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the SWART & WOLFE FUNERAL HOME, West 
Carrollton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice 
of Miami Valley or Astoria Health and Rehab Center in his memory. 
www.swartandwolfefuneralhome.com. 
DDN and Swart & Wolfe FH  7/14/16

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