Clyde D. Sparks a servant of Jesus Christ, 90, passed away Monday April 14, 2014 on his 90th birthday.

Clyde was born in Dalesburg, KY to the late Rev. W.T. and Clarice Million Sparks.

Clyde was retired from the Trane Company in Lexington, KY after 23 years of service as a coil brazier. He was of the protestant faith and enjoyed the Lord and his word.

Clyde proudly served our country as a Sargent in the US Army during WW II from November 1943 till January 1946. He was attached to the Core of Engineers working in water purification.

Survivors include his daughter Debra (Kim) Fernand of Lexington, KY; grandson Michael Fernand of Lexington, KY; sister Bernice Porter of Olathe, KS; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Clyde was preceded in death by his wife Georgia Purcell Sparks; brother Elwood Sparks; sisters Edith Mineer, Virginia Lowe Schwartz and Christine Harmon.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 PM Friday April 18, 2014 at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be 12 – 2 PM Friday at Boone – Nickell Funeral Home. Military rites will be performed by the W.N. Fant American Legion Post #5 and Franklin Sousley VFW Post 1834.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to theDAV — Disabled American Veterans | P.O. Box 14301 | Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301

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