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Jeffrey G. Sparks, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2025)

Jeffrey G. Sparks of Columbia passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. He was 72 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Barney Taylor and Bro. Clay Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post 6097.

Visitation will be on Monday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Tuesday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


He was born in Columbia, KY on March 28, 1952, to the late W. A. and Claristine Richard Sparks.

Mr. Sparks attended the Cane Valley Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a farmer and former employee of Summit Manor Nursing Home and an advocate for pet rescue with the Adair County Animal Shelter. He enjoyed watching wrestling, tinkering in his shop, and spending time with his family and friends, especially his granddaughter Willow.

Survivors include his wife Phyllis Taylor Sparks of Columbia, KY; a daughter Tabetha Sparks of Morristown, TN; a granddaughter Willow Sparks; a sister Sue Sparks of Campbellsville, KY; nieces and nephews Jason Sparks (Leslie), Hailey Staten (Chandler), Briley Taylor, Sherry Burris, and Casey Taylor (Sheavon); a brother-in-law Barney Taylor (Nancy); a sister-in-law Kathy Taylor and several great nieces and nephews, friends and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother Larry Sparks, and brother/sister-in-law Chester Taylor and Sharon Parson (Vernon "Bunny").

Pallbearers will be Chandler Staten, Briley Taylor, Jason Sparks, Casey Taylor, Jason Lacy, and Willard Parson.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com


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Located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia, KY.
To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone (270)-384-2149, or e-mail: grissomfuneralhome@windstream.net.
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Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Established 1922 | 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY 42728 | Jeff Jessie, Owner
270-384-2145, www.stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com, email stottspm@duo-county.com


Jeffrey G. Sparks, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2025)



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