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Charles I. (Sparky) Sparks, age 90, born February 5, 1920 and resident of Albuquerque since 1941, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010. He is survived by his son, Michael and wife, Sandy Sparks, Las Vegas, NV; daughters, Sharon and husband, Jim Bounds, Boynton Beach, FL, and Judi and husband, Doug Champlin, Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Hermis Sparks and family, Meridian, ID, and Franklin, wife, Ann Sparks and family, The Dalles, OR; sisters, Arlene Christiansen and family, Des Moines, IA, and Minnie Schultz and family, Paradise, CA; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Helen, married for 53 years; and sons, Danny and Charles, Jr. He was the owner of Industrial Coatings Co. for 40 years. Charles was a life member of VFW Post 401. He served in the Army from 1940-1945 as a T. Sgt - Aircraft Engineer Tech during WWII, serving in Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland Campaigns. We would like to thank the nurses and staff of Presbyterian Hospice: Pam, Betsy, and Melanie for their loving care. We especially want to thank his granddaughter Tracy Champlin and friend Joe Thomas for their loving care the past three months. Private services were held at French - University Chapel with interment followed at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Should friend's desire, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8100 Constitution Place NE, suite 400, 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Charles at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
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