1925
Erna
2019
Erna "Ernie" B. Sparks
September 27, 1925 — November 29, 2019
Erna B. “Ernie” Sparks, 94, of New Castle and formerly of Dunreith, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 27, 1925 in Olive Hill, KY, the son of Elijah and Sally (Atkins) Sparks.
Ernie retired from Outo Kompu Steel Corp. in New Castle. He served in the US Army during WWII as an instructor. Ernie also did lawn mower repair and attended the Smyrna Baptist Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Sherry Regena (Jeffrey) Conkwright of Saint Cloud, FL; two grandsons, Theodore Scott Conkwright and Jeffrey Paul Conkwright; three great grandsons, one great granddaughter and one great-great granddaughter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Sparks in 2011 and a daughter, Terry Arleena Kovar in 2010.
Graveside services will be at 3:00 PM Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown with Pastor Tim Dice officiating. Visitation will be from 2:30 PM until time of service. Military rites will be conducted by the Knightstown American Legion Post #152. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel. Condolences and memories of Ernie may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com .
Ernie retired from Outo Kompu Steel Corp. in New Castle. He served in the US Army during WWII as an instructor. Ernie also did lawn mower repair and attended the Smyrna Baptist Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Sherry Regena (Jeffrey) Conkwright of Saint Cloud, FL; two grandsons, Theodore Scott Conkwright and Jeffrey Paul Conkwright; three great grandsons, one great granddaughter and one great-great granddaughter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Sparks in 2011 and a daughter, Terry Arleena Kovar in 2010.
Graveside services will be at 3:00 PM Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown with Pastor Tim Dice officiating. Visitation will be from 2:30 PM until time of service. Military rites will be conducted by the Knightstown American Legion Post #152. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel. Condolences and memories of Ernie may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com .
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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