Rodger E. Sparkman's Obituary
Rodger Eugene Sparkman, 81, peacefully passed from this life on June 28, 2013.Born in Moberly, Mo., to Mona and Rolla Sparkman on July 29, 1931, Mr. Sparkman married Lavella Kirkendoll on May 27, 1950, and they remained happily married for 63 years.Mr. Sparkman served in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1954, after which he moved to Oklahoma where he lived a full and rewarding life with his beloved family. He was a successful businessman, world traveler and good and faithful servant of The Lord, dedicating his skills as a craftsman, his time and his money to activities that might bring others to know Jesus Christ. Mr. Sparkman is preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother, John Rolla Sparkman, and sisters, Juanita Patrick and Betty Ellen Holt. He is survived by his wife; daughters Rogena Perkins and Arlynda Bright; brother Robert Sparkman; 3 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.A Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 2 at Floral Haven Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
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