MICHAEL SPARKS

CLEBURNE, Texas—Michael Sparks, 56, of Alvarado, Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, in Alvarado. <br />Mr. Sparks was born Oct. 18, 1952, in Texarkana, Ark. <br />Survivors include his wife, Barbara Sparks of Alvarado; two daughters and sons-in-law, Christy and John Bilke of College Station, Texas, and Michelle and Jesse Sparks of Orange, Calif.; one sister and brother-in-law, Betsy and Roger Spencer of New Boston, Texas; and four grandchildren. <br />Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Alvarado, with the Rev. Wade Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery under direction of Rosser Funeral Home. <br />Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. <br />Online registration is at [email protected]. <br /> <br />