Charles "Bubby" Edward Sparks

Charles "Bubby" Edward Sparks, 81, native of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the St. Claire Healthcare in Morehead, Kentucky, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 27, 1942, to the late Ancil Hood Sparks and Gladys Roberson Sparks.

He was a farmer, and retired from Hobarts Manufacturing, and a devoted member of the Tunnel Hill Church of God.

Bubby was a true example of living a Christ-like life. He was honest, willing to lend a hand to help anyone and everyone, big hearted, devoted husband, and a loving daddy. While it's going to be hard to carry on without him, we believe that he would tell us to continue on and develop your walk with God and love and support one another.  This sums up Bubby best, as one of his granddaughter's stated, "Papaw, i saw Jesus in you."

There is no doubt that he will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but they will forever cherish their memories and find peace in knowing that Bubby and Maggie are in Heaven together watching over them.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Maggie Sparks and one brother-in-law Omer D. Everman.

Survivors include two daughters: Debbie Anderson and husband David, and Teresa George and husband Randall both of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Two sons; Charles Sparks Jr. and wife Debbie, of Mt. Sterling and Sherman Sparks and wife Melinda of Hillsboro, Kentucky. Nine grandchildren; Sarah Terry and husband Steve, Lora Sparks, Andrea Allen and husband Trevor, Jacob George, Josh George, Hollie Sparks, Daltons Sparks, Haley Bellamy, and Viviana Anderson. Two great-grandchildren; Steven Terry IV and Elijah Wade. Four brothers; James Sparks, Dale Sparks and wife Nancy, Roger Sparks and wife Karen and Clifton Sparks and wife Judy. Three sisters; Faye Everman, Minnie Tuttle and husband Harold, and Joy Warren and husband Robin. Also, several nieces, nephews, other family member along with his friends at the Owingsville Senior Citizens Center.

 Pallbearers will be Joshua George, Jacob George, Dalton Sparks, Steven Terry, Trevor Allen, Zachary Vanderpool and Brian Cox.

Honorary pallbearers will be Lee Sparks, Clifton Sparks, and Dennis Sparks.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the Owingsville First Church of God with Brother Lowell Rice officiating.

Burial will follow in the Owingsville Cemetery.

Visitation after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in the chapel of the Michael R. Gray Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the Owingsville First Church of God and Tunnel Hill Church of God.

All arrangements for Charles "Bubby" Edward Sparks and family are under the care and direction of the Michael R. Gray Funeral Home, 89 Slate Avenue, Owingsville, Kentucky 40360.