Edward "Lloyd" Sparks

Edward "Lloyd" Sparks, age 73, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 in Lorida, Florida. He was born on May 13, 1941 in London, Ohio to the late Edwin and Naomi (Cheeseman) Sparks. Lloyd had been a resident of Highlands County since 2003 coming from Ohio. He was a member of the First Baptist Church - Lorida and very involved with church activities. He enjoyed restoring vintage cars and trucks and loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his children: Shelly Sparks-Lorida, FL; Isaac Sparks-Springfield, OH, step-children: Sherri Dolecki (Ron)-AZ; Cynthia Cavanaugh (Craig)-VA; Rebecca Sharp (Steven)-SC; Brian Valley-WI, sister: Priscilla Hodge (Gene) OH, several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years: Patricia Lynn Sparks, brother: Donald Sparks and sister: Phyllis Powell. Memorial contributions may be made in Lloyd's memory to The Gideon's International, 307 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870 www.gideons.org Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Sebring (863) 385-0125 www.stephensonnelsonfh.com