Terry Lynn

Sparks

Terry Lynn Sparks, 59, a resident of Senior Village in Blanchard, Oklahoma, formerly of Yukon, was peacefully called to his eternal home on December 24, 2016, with his girls at his side. He was born February 8, 1957 in Edmond, Oklahoma.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Stevens Spruill; his father, Mack Sparks; a sister, Marilyn Young; and two dogs, Shadow & Cowboy.

He is survived by his daughter, Rachel Balfour; his bonus daughter, Karla Howell; and his fur-baby, Sunshine; his favorite niece, Kelly Moore, who faithfully checked on him several times a week and her two boys, Labron & Devonte, of Ann Arbor Michigan; two brothers; a sister; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews;  Aunt Ruth Stevens of  Edmond; a host of cousins; and a very special group of friends at Senior Village.

Terry retired from Beaver Express in 2015, where he worked for 31 years as a truck driver. He took home numerous awards in his career including a million and two million miles safe driving award. He served as a volunteer fire fighter for Arcadia and Mustang. Terry enjoyed hanging out with his dogs, hunting, fishing, white water rafting, camping, monthly casino trips and eating Braums ice cream.

Rachel and Karla would like to thank Joann Balfour, Dr. Whalen, and his wife April, the amazing staff at McCortney Hospice, and all of his caregivers at Senior Village for their endless support, encouragement and love. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Terry Sparks name to McCortney Hospice, Norman office, 623 N. Porter, Suite 200, Norman, OK 73071. http://www.mccortneyhospice.com/

Viewing will be from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December, 29, 2016 and from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, December 30, 2016, at the funeral home.   Graveside service and burial will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, December 30, 2016, at the Arcadia I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Arcadia. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.