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Jason Dean Sparks, Sr., age 47, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born June 20, 1977 in Sturgis, son of the late Jim and Elizabeth (Vail) Sparks.
On September 28, 2024, he married Jenille Collins in Niagara Falls, New York.
Jason was a talented welder by trade.
He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and working on cars. Jason had a passion for music. He loved playing his guitar, especially Bluegrass music, writing music and would even play his harmonica for his dog Addie.
He is survived by his wife: Jenilee; daughter: Katilee Sparks of Burr Oak; sons: Jason Sparks, Jr. of Burr Oak and Garrett Sparks of Texas; step-children: Alyssa Gipson and Caleb Chapman; two step-granddaughters; sisters: Christy (Charles) Flatt of White Pigeon and Peggy Silva of Elkhart; brother: Corey Vail of Ohio and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sunday, December 15th at the Hackman Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 114 S. Nottawa St. in Sturgis. In honoring Jason’s wishes cremation will follow the visitation.
Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 9, Sturgis, MI 49091 to help with expenses.
We encourage relatives and friends to share memories and condolences at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
