June 24, 1934  -  January 4, 2005

Sergeant Major Guy W. Sparks (retired), 70, died January 5, 2005, at his home in Wake Village, Texas. Services and burial with full military rites were held in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens in Texarkana, Texas on January 8.

He was born June 24, 1934, at Winnebago and had lived in the Texarkana area for the past 24 years.  He was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

After 30 years of service in the U.S. Army, Sparks retired as Sergeant Major.  He served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  He was also retired from Red River Army Depot in Texarkana.

A sister, Deborah Sparks, and brother, Toby Sparks, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Margie Mae Sparks of Wake Village; three daughters and one son-in-law, Rita M. Siau and Michelle R. Sparks of Texarkana, and Tarisa and Justin Dean of Wake Village; four grandchildren, Caleb Pierson, Sawyer Siau, Cheyenne Lester and Natalie Mae Dean; one brother and three sisters.