of Little Rock, AR

July 14, 1936 - December 21, 2025

Carl Washington (CW) Sparks, Sr., age 89, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2025 at home in Little Rock. Born on July 14, 1936 to Herbert and Zettie Louise Sparks.

He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Sparks of 52 years, his parents, granddaughter Ashley Sparks, sisters Frances Roberts, Rosie Peterson, Willmath Anderson, brothers Millard, Louie, and Drury Sparks

He is survived by his 6 children, Carl (Judy) Sparks, Joy Taylor, Bobbie (Randy) Pinkerton, Glenda (Jack) Dye, Debra (Tony) Dawson, Melisa (Tom) Ward, along with 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson; siblings Nona Bivens, Barbara Colling, Larry Sparks, Kathy Addison, and Paula McArthur.

He was a member and deacon of Reynolds Baptist church

He worked as a diesel mechanic throughout his career, his last job he worked for Kenworth and later retired from there. He was very clever and able to fix anything, give him a roll of duck-tape and some baling wire and there was not anything he could not fix.

He had a great love for his family, and liked nothing better than having them with him. He enjoyed going camping with his family, deer hunting, fishing and especially trout fishing at Bull Shoals.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Baptist Health Hospice. The nurses and aides that took care of dad were great, they allowed dad to joke with them and he really enjoyed each and everyone of them.

Funeral service will be 10:30am, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in the chapel of Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, with Bro. Jerry Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, with Josh Pinkerton, Jimmy and Matthew Matchett; Drew Dawson, Zac Ward and Travis Brown serving as pall bearers.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR  72209
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com