Obituary of Patrick LeRoi Sparks

Patrick LeRoi Sparks, born June 24, 1950 in Jacksonville. Florida, passed away peacefully August 16, 2019 at the Togus VA in Augusta, Maine after a long battle with cancer. He was courageous, and maintained his sense of humor throughout this ordeal. He had the gift to make people laugh, no matter how he was feeling. He was residing in Damariscotta, Maine at the time of his death, formerly residing in Dallas, Texas for many years. Patrick volunteered to serve with the Army after he graduated from Garden Grove High School, Garden Grove, California. He served in combat in Vietnam during 1969-1970, then returned to Texas and served in the 411 MPs at Ft Hood, Texas until he was discharged honorably and returned to Garden Grove. There he served with the Garden Grove Police Department as a Reserve Officer for several years, after which he worked for Kaiser Aluminum for 29 years as a maintenance mechanic and later as a safety officer, first in California and later in Sherman, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Christine Eger, residing in Damariscotta, Maine; son Caleb Sparks, wife Stephanie, daughters Reagan and Reese, Lake Tapps, Washington; son Benjamin Sparks, wife Mariah, sons Alexander and Tiberius, Cape Coral, Florida; daughter Amy Sparks, and children Taylor, Kai and Madison Arredondo residing in Washington state; stepdaughter Jennifer Eger, Damariscotta, Maine; and stepson Douglas Eger, Dallas, Texas. Also by sisters Jan Mathis, Pegge Stevens, and Bobbie Frost, all residing in California, and sister Carolyn Nelson, Ingleside, Texas. Also by many nieces, nephews, cousins, their children, and friends that he loved deeply. And lest he be forgotten, his dear little Chihuahua Charlie that was his constant companion. He will be dearly missed by all, and may he rest in peace knowing he was loved. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Monday September 23, 2019 at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery 143 Blue Star Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330 Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.directcremationfomaine.com