Michael Lee Sparks

Michael Lee Sparks,76, of Shirley, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was born December 6, 1948, in Greenfield, a son of the late Charles Sparks Jr. and Betty (Polk) Sparks.

 Michael was a 1967 graduate of Knightstown High School. In 1972 he married Janet Gray and they spent 50 blessed years together. Mike also served in the United States Army for 2 years. He also completed a short course at Purdue and also worked for INDOT for 35 years.

He was a lifelong farmer in Henry County. When not working around the farm Mike enjoyed antiquing with his wife Janet and could tell you where they found each treasure. He also enjoyed watching Nascar and Indycar and attended several races in person. He was always one to find value in any unique rock or a scavenged treasure.

 He leaves to cherish his memory, daughter Jessica (Mike) Lowe of Greenfield; a son, Lance (Monica) Sparks of Carthage; grandchildren, Bradley Lowe (Jordan) of Carthage, Allison Lowe of Greenfield, Daniel Sparks, Levi Sparks, and Taylor Sparks, all of Carthage; sister Linda Larson (Rich) of Mesa Arizona, brother Pat Sparks (Deanna) of Shirley, IN; sister Susan Sparks (Gary) of Cicero, IN, brother Sam Sparks (Kathy) of Shirley IN; and several nieces and nephews.

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Janet Sparks

 Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2024 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel with Pastor Anthony Darling officiating. Burial will follow in Center Christian Cemetery in Rush County. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday December 19,2024 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to Henry County Hospital or to the Wilkinson Church of Christ, 7293 N SR 109, Wilkinson, IN 46186. You may share condolences or memories of Mike at www.hinsey-brown.com .