Melvin R. Sparks Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin R. Sparks of Tuscumbia, Alabama, who passed away on March 20, 2024 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Russell Sparks and Nettie Gertrude Kent Sparks; and his siblings, Lloyd, David, Hillard, J. W., Marjorie Faye Terry, Christine Streit, Donna Jean Gargis and Delois Sparks.

He is survived by: his wife Emma Jean Pilgrim Sparks; his children, Anthony Sparks (Sha) and Angela Underwood; his siblings, Cecil Sparks (Diane) and Peggy Robinson (Richard); his grandchildren, Jason Underwood (Sabrina), Jami Underwood Terry (Jeffery), Justin Sparks (Melissa) and Jordan Sparks (Mary Jordan); and his great grandchildren, Will, Anna Underwood, Braelyn, Averi Terry, Mason, Mia, Elvie, Finn and Lily Sparks.

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