Fredrick M. Sparks

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.