Sparkman – Garry Lynn Sparkman, age 85, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on April 28, 2022.  He was born on November 29, 1936, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Austin Jerome Sparkman and Alberta Lorena Lynn Sparkman.  Garry proudly served and taught in the United States Air Force.  He has been a resident of Hilliard, Florida since 1976 and was a faithful member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church in Callahan, Florida.  Garry enjoyed cooking on the grill and was known for his famous ribs.  He also loved gardening and his home but more than anything he loved his family, especially all his grandchildren.  Garry will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends.  He preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karen Frae Stauffer Sparkman.

Garry leaves behind his children, Michael Garry (Robin) Sparkman, Cynthia Karen (Greg) Grooms, Michele Renee (Wade) Whitley; sister, Peggy Ann York; grandchildren, Michael Chad Sparkman, John Garry (Chie) Sparkman, Rachael Ann Sparkman, Morgan Frae (Justin) Crosby, Justin Kyle (Jenna) Dean, Brett Lamar (Nicole) Dean, Hunter Lee Sheffield; great grandchildren, Chad Michael Sparkman, Zechariah Bo Sparkman, Remington Colt Sparkman, Kollyns Frae Crosby, Logan Elijah Dean, Lane Silas Dean, Landon Austin Dean, Lawson Kyle Dean, Wyatt Bentley Dean, Eli Emmanuel Dean, Cheyenne Elizabeth Dean.

A Mass Service for Garry will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church with Father Bui officiating.  Interment will follow at Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery in Orange Park, Florida.  The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida, 32011, 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.