Doyle Winford Sparks

October 7, 1933 - November 21, 2021

Greenville – Doyle Winford Sparks, age 88 of Greenville, went to be with his Lord and savior on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. Born on October 07, 1933, he was a life-long member of East Union Baptist Church in Graham. He was a 1952 graduate of Bremen School and served in the United States Army from 1954-1956. He served on the Muhlenberg County Board of Education for eight years. He worked Forty years at Peabody River Queen Surface Mines, and was a member of the Graham Masonic Lodge, He was Commissioned a Kentucky Colonel from John Y. Brown Jr. and commissioned an honorary Ambassador of Labor on December 10, 1982.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Everett and Lois Sparks, Daughter Kimberly Lee Sparks, Brothers James “Frankie” Sparks, and Robert “Bub” Sparks, and Sister Wanda Faye Price.

He was survived by his wife of 65 years, Opaleen “Opie” Norris Sparks, Son Doyle Wayne (Luann) Sparks, Daughter Lisa Gaye (David) Sparks Pentecost all from Greenville. Grandchildren Jessica Lauren (Hays) Browning of Greenville, Rachel Morgan (Wes) McDonald of Newburgh, IN, and Schyler Alexandria (Luke) Pentecost of Bowling Green. Great-grandchildren Brady Hays and Bailey Ann Browning.

Funeral Services will be private. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com

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Prayers for all of Mr. Sparks family and friends. Lisa and Wayne, love you both and I pray the dear lord will bless you both. I love you Vickie

Our deepest condolences to your family and many friends.

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Carol and I are so sorry to hear of Doyle's passing. He and I served on Board of Education together. We really remember his positive attitude on life and his great sense of humor. You have our deepest and most sincere sympathy.

Wayne, Luann & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and saying prayers for strength and comfort. Love you all.

Opaleen, this is a message from our past! With kids on 189 sent to Graham for first few years, I remember you & decided to send a note. Know that you & your family are being sent lots of love & light to help get thru... Make the effort to find the positive part of THIS Thanksgiving!

I GOT TO KNOW HIM AND HIS MOTHER HIS BROTHERS AND SISTER WHEN I LIVED IN GRAHAM ON HI WAY 175 ACROSS THE ROAD FROM HIS MOTHER DOYLE AND ALL OF HIS FAMILY WAS SO NICE AND VERY FRENDLY THEY ALL WAS VERY GOOD PEOPLE I HAVE FOND MEMORYS OF THE WHOLE FAMILY I LIVED IN GRAHAM FROM APRIL 2000 - JUNE 2006 WHEN I DRIVE BY HIS MOTHERS HOUSE IT STILL FEELS EMPTY TO NOT SEE THEM THERE THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND GREAT MEMORIES

So sorry about Doyle have known him all my life thought highly of him. He was a fine man and a good friend.

Opine, Wayne, Lisa, & Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My Deepest sympathy & prayers are with you all.

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Sparks family I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to him at basketball and softball games.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.