Sam Sparks

Full name: Sam Harlan SparksbrbrResidence at time of death: Melrose, New MexicobrbrDate of Death: July 25, 2005brbrLocation of Death: Clovis, New MexicobrbrDate of birth: February 10, 1924 Age: 81brbrPlace of birth: Perry Community, New MexicobrbrPreceded in death by: His father Samuel Elijah Sparks; His mother Leta Clemens Sparks and son Harlan Douglas SparksbrbrSurvived by: Sister Kathryn Biggers of Melrose, New Mexico; Half Brother Allen Sparks of Fort Sumner, New Mexico; Wife Patricia E. Sparks of California; 3 sons Greg Sparks of Maryland, Steven B. Sparks of Hawaii and David P. Sparks of California; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildrenbrbrService information: Memorial Service - 2:00 PM Thursday, July 28, 2005, First United Methodist Church, Melrose, New Mexico. Cremation has taken place.brbrHonorary Pallbearers: Eldon Blackburn, Grady Bright, George GB Hisel, T. A. McClung, Ernie Mouser, Bruce Murphy, Neil Pruitt, Jimmie D. Smith, Clay Sumrell, Harry Hank Jordan, and Howard Pack.brbrMemorial Contributions: Melrose Senior Citizens Center, Melrose, New Mexico 88124 orbrVista Care Hospice Foundation, 2708 N. Prince Street, Clovis, New Mexico 88101brbrSteed-Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, New Mexico 88101br575-763-5541brbrAdditional information: Harlan was a gentleman farmer with a passion for horses,brold trucks, good friends and a spirited game of pool. Harlans friends can join the family for lunch at noon, Thursday, at the Melrose Senior Citizens Center.br