cecil max sparks

Cecil Max Sparks, 72, of 4950 Beckel Road died at his home on Friday night, Feb. 2, 1996, after a lengthy illness. He was born, Aug. 7, 1923, in Elkin to George W. and  Edna Bryan Sparks.

He was a graduate of Elkin High School and Appalachian State University. He served with the United States Army in Europe during World War II. He was a retired employee of AT&T.

Mr. Sparks is survived by his wife, Evelyn Smitherman Sparks; three sons, William J. Sparks (and wife Marla) of Lewisville, Timothy K. Sparks (and wife Chyrll) of Minneapolis, and Steven B. Sparks of the home; his mother, Edna Bryan Sparks of West Jefferson; six grandchildren, Tara, Melisse, and Garrett Sparks of Lewisville; Pfc. Bryan Sparks of the United States Marines; and Jessica and Tyler Sparks of Winston-Salem; and two step-grandchildren, Donovan Wiemar and Terri de Pardo, both of Minneapolis.

Funeral services will be private. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County.