Fredrick M. Sparks
February 9, 1956 ~ January 3, 2016
Fredrick M. Sparks, 59, lifelong Mooresville resident, died peacefully January 3, 2016, in St. Francis Hospital, Mooresville. Fred was born February 9, 1956, in Indianapolis, to the late Robert Sparks and Barbara (Vestal) Sparks, who survives.
Fred graduated from Mooresville High School in 1974, where he played football all four years. He was a truck driver, most recently for UPS and previously for Alvan Motor Freight. He attended Eternal Life Baptist Church. A member of ABATE and H.O.G., Fred loved motorcycles, especially riding his Harley Davidson Ultra Classic. He enjoyed spending time out west in Big Sky, Montana and Breckenridge, Colorado. A fun loving and caring person, Fred always enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be missed by a loving family and many friends.
Survivors include his children, Andrea West (Scott) of Indianapolis, Nicole Robinson (Brian) of Pittsboro, and Dustin Sparks (Lauren) of Mooresville; mother, Barbara Sparks of Mooresville; grandchildren, Grant, Owen and Haley Robinson; Jackson Sparks; former spouse, Vickie Mynatt.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Fred Sparks on Friday, January 8, 2016, 4 to 8 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016, at the funeral home, with Pastor Don Endsley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
My forever friend….. See you there!
Rest Easy my friend!!
You will never be forgotten. You fly free now & save us a place. We will be seeing you. Always love for you Fred!
I have two very distinct early memories of Fred. The Sparks family lived across the street from us when me, my brother, Ken, and my sister, Amy, were kids. My first memory is when Fred’s dad had a fort built for him in their backyard. He and Ken spent many hours playing there. I can still remember the sound of their ‘secret’ call they used. My second memory is the time Fred did something that his mom was NOT happy about! She was chasing him around the outside of the house trying to instill a little ‘discipline’! He was almost taller than his mom at that point which is what made it so funny. We are all very sad to hear this news. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Cindy Ogle Harris
Rest peacefully in heaven.
Mike & Treva App.
My heart is aching, your loss is beyond sadness…my condolences to your awesome Mother and your 3 wonderful Children. Always in my heart! Rebecca Sparks Albright
Condolences to your family. You fought the good fight. Melody Forester Capone
You are loved by so many and will forever be with us. Spread your wings and soar, Fred, there are no limits now. May God be with your family, first and foremost, that they may find peace in knowing of your eternal love and admiration for them. To all your friends, who found you to be so genuine and real, We will miss you deeply. <3. God bless your sweet soul. Amen!
So sorry…….Fred was a good friend and a great guy to be with. He truly enjoyed life, family and friends. Ron and Jennifer ( Quillen ) Shoup
Fond Memories at the MJFL – You will be missed, fly high soar with the angels. Until we meet again. Bob & Sandy Curts
Our love and heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and close friends. He will be missed. Randy and Betty Jo Jones
Thinking of all the love Freddie had in his heart for all-especially for his family. They were his world. Sending healing thoughts to all to help get thru this very hard time. Freddie is looking down on us and smiling-he’s at peace now and pain free.
In the difficult days to come, may the memories of your father give you comfort until the words Isaiah 35:5,6 are fulfilled.
Sympathy and peace to Fred’s family and friends, he loved you all so very much. Just remember he is always with you, especially in this difficult time. Fred, Jeff and I will always love you and always miss you but we’ll be seeing ya around the bend someday.
To Fred’s family and friends. Judging by the tributes he must have turned out to be a helluva good man. Good for him. We spent our grade school years together. Wide-eyed and innocent. He was a clown. I mean that in the fondest way. Always cracking wise and drawing a smile. I moved away and lost track until our ‘heady’ teenage years. Trying to find ourselves and usually one step ahead of trouble. He nicknamed me ‘Littletree’ and that was what he called me. I carried it long after I lost touch. Life took us our separate ways and I never saw him again. Wish I had. I’ve shed some tears for him. I will again. He will always occupy his own special place in my soul. Goodbye old friend. We’ll meet again. I’ll be sure to look you up next time. John Gastineau
Dustin, I am so sad to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers! Lisa Taylor Schmitz
I’ve tried several times to put my heartfelt condolences into words. Fred would call me at night when he was driving his rig this past summer, before and after his knee surgery. We talked about his love for his children and grandchildren, and said good things about his x wife. He was so upbeat. We talked about our faith getting us through the hard times with cancer. When he had to have chemo and radiation treatments his upbeat persona changed. It can do that. It just sucked life right out. He always told me he was ready for whatever God had for him. Reading that he died peacefully told me he was ready. It’s not the cancer that kills as much as the treatment. I am glad he was peaceful when he was called home. His family were his greatest concern. You can rest easy with assurance he loved with all he was.
Vickie, Andrea, Nicole and Dustin and all I am sorry to hear of your loss. Chris Mitchener
My thoughts and prayers go out to Fred’s family at his homegoing. I worked with Fred at UPS. He was hired a few months before me and was above me on the seniority list. We’ve been talking about him amongst ourselves at work……he will be missed. Somewhere along the line, we discovered we both had a love of the West. I had lived in Butte, MT in the early 80’s, and also Idaho for 15 yrs before coming back to Indiana just three years ago. So, I could name almost any town, or especially a ski hill, and Fred had either passed through, stopped, or skied there! A lot of good laughs and memories. And, the picture of him at Old Faithful? Ha, that’s where our daughter was conceived!!! (A story for another day) I spoke to Fred about the Indiana/Michigan game he attended this season. I’m glad he got to do that. Ride on, friend! I’ll catch up with ya one of these days, and we’ll truck down the road of No Pain, No Sorrow together.
Great video. Did nit know he loved Montana. Jake n I moved here last may. He wouldve loved Jake…Suzie Paris
Vicki…so sorry to hear about Fred. Jake n I moved to Montana last May. Did not ever know Fred loved it. Its awesome here. Glad he had the experience. Your kids are all beautiful. Fred wouldve loved to seen Jake all grown up. Suzie Paris
Fred was our best man at our wedding. He loved Vaughn. They were best buds for long time. Suzie Paris