Gary L. "Sparkey" Sparks, 69, went to be with Jesus, Sunday, November 29, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.  Gary was a free spirit with a love for life and people that lives on in his family and friends.  He accepted Jesus into his life at an early age, though life led him in a different direction, he always kept Jesus in his heart, praying often.  He loved his family with a never ending love, taking others into his heart as extended family.  He was a Dad and Papaw to many.  Gary is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Allison Pearl Grace Crawford, parents, Jr. and Elsie Sparks; and his best friend "Heavy Duty".  He is survived by his wife, Brenda "Granny" Sparks; daughters, Missy and husband, Scottie Wilson, Debby and husband, Shawn Crawford; grandchildren, Cody, Scott and Eli Wilson, and Nick and Noah Crawford; and his ever loving great-granddaughter, Kyleigh Wilson; son, "Homie"; brothers, Dave and Teeter; sister, Kat; and many loving brothers and sisters-in-law.  Family, friends, and biker friends will meet at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Miller Funeral Home for a procession to New Providence Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery for a graveside service at 2:00 PM.  Arrangements are with Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.