Person:Jason Sparks (1)

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Jason L Sparks
b.22 Jun 1985 Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, United States
d.8 Sep 2004 Iraq
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Name Jason L Sparks
Gender Male
Birth[1] 22 Jun 1985 Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, United States
Death[1] 8 Sep 2004 Iraq

Paternal great-grandparents: Howard Sparks and Mary Shondel.
Paternal great-grandfather: Walter Ries.
Maternal grandfather: George Roberts.
Maternal great-grandparents: Chester Braden and Agnes Garner


Published: Sep 14, 2004 SPARKS Private 2 Jason L

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Private 2 Jason L Sparks, 19, of 3105 Pontiac Section Line Rd, Monroeville, died Wednesday, September 8, 2004, while serving his country in Iraq. He was born June 22, 1985 on the MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa FL. Jason was a 2003 graduate of Monroeville High School, where he played football and baseball. Jason was baptized, confirmed and a member at the Congregational Community United Church of Christ, Monroeville. He coached baseball in the summers, enjoyed hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. Jason enlisted into the U.S Army in February 2004, in June he went to South Korea, and then to Kuwait, going to Iraq just one week ago. He served in the Company C, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment.

He is survived by his parents, Scott and Lisa (Roberts) Sparks; one sister, Sarah A, at home, his fiancee, Jennifer D Smith of Norwalk; maternal grandmother, Marian Roberts of Monroeville; paternal grandparents, Ron and Pat Sparks of Monroeville; paternal great-grandmother, Juanita Ries of Monroeville; numerous aunts, uncle and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, George "Joe" Roberts; maternal great-grandparents, Chester and Agnes Braden and Marshal and Freda Roberts and his paternal great-grandparents, Walter Ries and Howard and Mary Sparks.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Jump & Pfeil Funeral Home, 109 Monroe St, Monroeville. On Thursday, Private 2 Jason L Sparks will be taken to the Monroeville High School Gymnasium, 101 West St, Monroeville for Military Final Salute at 3:00 p.m. and funeral service at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Wayne C Chasney will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Monroeville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jason L Sparks Memorial Fund, c/o Congregational Community United Church of Christ, 29 Chapel St, Monroeville OH 44847.

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