Obituary for Danny Joe Sparkman
Danny Joe Sparkman, of Gordonville, Texas passed from this life on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the age of 66. He was born on Monday, July 2, 1955 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Joe Fred and Rebecca Ruth (Keil) Sparkman.
Danny married Pamela Gail Thrift on July 2, 1991 in Sherman, Texas.
He was a longtime resident of Gordonville, Texas. He was an outstanding salesman, raised pigeons, loved to fish and going to the lake. He was an avid hunter and he killed one of the biggest deer in Fannin County. He loved spending time with his family and especially his grandkids. He taught his sons, grandsons and granddaughters how to fish. He drove a truck for 20 years. He enjoyed aggravating people just to get a reaction. He was always a great father and husband. He was the best provider any family could ever ask for. He always made sure his family had what they needed in life. He was the kind of man that when someone was having a bad day he would say something to make them laugh and brighten their day.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Joe Fred and Rebecca Ruth (Keil) Sparkman; daughter Tana Paige Sparkman and sisters Polly Cook and Melody Sparkman.
Survivors include his wife Pam Sparkman of the home; sons Royce Sparkman of Gordonville, Texas, Dustin Sparkman of Ravenna, Texas; daughters Danna Swindell of Dodd City, Texas, Misty Bishop of Durant, Oklahoma; sisters Vicky Pedigo of Ft. Worth, Texas, Sunni Hamilton of Ft. Worth, Texas; brother Jim Bob Sparkman of Ft. Worth, Texas; grandsons Chance Sheffield, Trevor Osborn, A.J. Swindell, Chris Swindell and granddaughters Brittany Henderson, Whitley Berkham and Paislee Sparkman as well as numerous other extended family.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Highland Cemetery in Durant, Oklahoma.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, Oklahoma. PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com
Danny married Pamela Gail Thrift on July 2, 1991 in Sherman, Texas.
He was a longtime resident of Gordonville, Texas. He was an outstanding salesman, raised pigeons, loved to fish and going to the lake. He was an avid hunter and he killed one of the biggest deer in Fannin County. He loved spending time with his family and especially his grandkids. He taught his sons, grandsons and granddaughters how to fish. He drove a truck for 20 years. He enjoyed aggravating people just to get a reaction. He was always a great father and husband. He was the best provider any family could ever ask for. He always made sure his family had what they needed in life. He was the kind of man that when someone was having a bad day he would say something to make them laugh and brighten their day.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Joe Fred and Rebecca Ruth (Keil) Sparkman; daughter Tana Paige Sparkman and sisters Polly Cook and Melody Sparkman.
Survivors include his wife Pam Sparkman of the home; sons Royce Sparkman of Gordonville, Texas, Dustin Sparkman of Ravenna, Texas; daughters Danna Swindell of Dodd City, Texas, Misty Bishop of Durant, Oklahoma; sisters Vicky Pedigo of Ft. Worth, Texas, Sunni Hamilton of Ft. Worth, Texas; brother Jim Bob Sparkman of Ft. Worth, Texas; grandsons Chance Sheffield, Trevor Osborn, A.J. Swindell, Chris Swindell and granddaughters Brittany Henderson, Whitley Berkham and Paislee Sparkman as well as numerous other extended family.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Highland Cemetery in Durant, Oklahoma.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, Oklahoma. PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com