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Robert Harold “Bub” Sparks

February 23, 1931 - August 30, 2018

GREENVILLE – Robert Harold “Bub” Sparks,87,of Greenville, died Thursday, August 30, 2018, at Redbanks Colonial Terrace in Sebree, KY. Mr. Sparks was born February 23, 1931 in Muhlenberg County and graduated from Bremen High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired coal miner, member of the UMWA and a member of East Union Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Corrine Sparks; daughter, Norma Jewel Stovall; parents, Everett and Lois Sparks; and one sister, Wanda Price. He is survived by three sons, Kenny (Dolly) Sparks of Greenville, Jeff (Meloney) Sparks of Greenville and Greg Sparks of Nashville, TN; 9 grandchildren, Eric (Allyson) Stovall, Nichelle (Brendan) Niemi, Lucas (Ashley) Stovall, Lindsey (Josh) Coldwell, Jaclyn (Bryan) Eades, Stephanie (Lance) Roberts, Blake (Whitney) Sparks, Jamie (Brian) Penrod and Jordan (Christina) Sparks; two brothers, Frankie (Peggy) Sparks and Doyle (Opie) Sparks; and 20 Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Monday, September 3, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Tucker Funeral Home, with Rev. Tondra Daugherty and Bro. Joe Chambers officiating. Burial in East Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday after 5:00 PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com

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GREENVILLE – Robert Harold “Bub” Sparks,87,of Greenville, died Thursday, August 30, 2018, at Redbanks Colonial Terrace in Sebree, KY. Mr. Sparks was born February 23, 1931 in Muhlenberg County and graduated from Bremen High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired coal miner, member of the UMWA and a member of East Union MissionaryContinue Reading

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Judy Jessup left a message on September 3, 2018:
I'm so sorry to hear about Bub, I know he'll be missed by many. I have a lot of cherished memories with your family!vw6bh
REV. KEN VINCENT left a message on September 3, 2018:
OLD FRIEND, SO SORRY YOUR TIME WAS CALLED BY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER.
TO THE FAMILY. BUB AND I HAVE BEEN FRIEND'S FOR MANY YEARS. WE WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER AND ALWAYS LIKED BUD AND ALL THE SPARKS FAMILY. GOD CALLED A GOOD MAN . GOD BLESS ALL REMAINING.

REV. KENNETH VINCENT
Christal Lucas left a message on August 31, 2018:
I am so sorry for your loss. Bub was my favorite resident. He always called me his buddy and would just come in the dining room just to sit and talk. He will be dearly missed.
Hubert Green left a message on August 31, 2018:
Great friend for life.you are one of the best.zpgx9
Tucker Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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