Thomas Edward Sparks II Janurary 23, 1958 to March 21, 2015

Thomas Edward Sparks II was a friend to anyone he met. He lived life to the fullest. Loved every minute.

He was not afraid to cry, lend a helping hand, help the underdog but most of all protect and guide his family.

His athletic ability knew no bounds along with the gift of being a great team mate.

Most of all though He loved his Lord and spoke of him to everyone he met. His Lord came first then his love for all of us.

Being reunited with Tom these last 7 years has been an honor, I had the best husband, best friend, and soul mate in the world. We shared laughter more often than not and I had the gift of receiving his unconditional love. Just recently he had the opportunity to spend with his sister whom he loved, laughing and sharing old times. He was thrilled.

He will be missed but never forgotten. Just wanting us to take each day and not sweat the small stuff but look for the good. Be what God had wanted us to be.

He is preceded in death by his father Thomas Edward Sparks and His mother Ann Conley Sparks.

He has left behind his wife Cathy Crow Sparks, his sister Debbie Sparks Woody along with a nephew Kelly Alexander ( Alicia Alexander) and Great nephew Asher Alexander.

Also when both our families joined Tommy brought love and friendship to all of us and is lovingly known as Grandpa Tommy, Big Daddy and Uncle Tommy. He was also loved by his nephew Robb Crow. He loved his great nephew Asher and his four grand children Taylor, Destiny, Piper and Delena and Nephew Robb Crow, and felt blessed to be in their lives. Both my children Ron Hurd (Casidy) and Laurie Hurd Cochrane and my parents Laurie Vincenti Jones and Robert Crow along with my brother David (Sharon) Crow, were able to love and join him in a very special friendship.

I know he loved us and his friends and family gave him such joy.

May we rest in knowing though he is happy now and watching over us all, with his gentle heart.

You are missed but never forgotten. Until we meet again.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Allen J. Harden Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes or Go Fund Me on Facebook.