Timothy Rex Sparks

Timothy Rex Sparks, 56, of Indian Head died unexpectedly Saturday, June 17 2023, at Westmoreland Hospital surrounded by his loving family. The cause of his untimely demise was an aortic dissection followed by hours of surgery. His heart, remarkable as it was, could not be repaired. Tim is irreplaceable, and his absence will be deeply felt. Tim, affectionately known as “Buck” to many, was born November 24,1966 in Connellsville, a son of Helen Sparks and the late William Sparks. A graduate of Connellsville Senior High class of 1985, Tim was as honest, honorable, and devoted to his loved ones as any man who ever lived. Tim was a man of immense and diverse talents; he was an expert carpenter, as well as a college graduate with a degree in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, class of 1994. Tim loved, cherished and felt truly blessed by his beloved wife of 32 years Anna Michelle, son Corwin, daughter Stella, his parents, siblings, in-laws, nieces, and nephews. He had a tremendous heart, and was a genuine caretaker. He loved his friends, “his guys”, numerous amazing people in the local construction community, and many more. Tim Sparks loved life. He loved his work and the business of Sparks Construction. Tim and his crew provided high quality and honest carpentry for people of the Laurel Highlands and surrounding area. His work can be seen in homes both grand and quaint, as well as numerous businesses and public facilities. He was known as an expert to many of his friends in construction, and was often called upon to provide help and expertise when they found themselves in a bind. Tim also lent his kind hand to many in his community, including the elderly and other in-need people who knew nowhere else to go for a carpenter who could figure out how to fix anything. Basically, if it was broken, Tim could fix it. However, Tim was more than a carpenter. He loved to golf, gamble, and enjoyed all of the simple good things in life. He worked hard but loved to schedule time away, especially to Atlantic City. Many hours were spent on the beach and in the casino but most important were the hours spent with his travel buddies. In typical fashion he made friends with all of the workers there who looked forward to chatting with him about life. Even there he will be missed. He loved playing cards, and watching quiz shows with his family. He loved the sport of wrestling, and followed his local Connellsville Falcon Wrestling Team closely. Tim and his brothers would make numerous annual trips to root for the Falcons and WPIAL wrestling in general at the state finals in Hershey. More than anything he cherished being the person that any of his family or friends could count on when they were in need. Life holds heart breaks and disappointments for everyone, but rain or shine Tim Sparks loved life. Words cannot capture the profound love he had for his family or how deeply he was loved in return. To say we are close knit would be an understatement. Family was everything in his world and his legacy will live on. No words can truly express what it was to be fortunate enough to know and be loved by Tim Sparks. Tim is survived by his devoted wife Anna Michelle Sparks of 32 years; son, Corwin Sparks and daughter, Stella Sparks; mother, Helen Nedrow Sparks; his siblings, Deborah Ernesty(Ern), Monica Crocetti, Stephanie Huey(Barry), Trisha Sparks(Eric Whirlow), sister-in-law Lynda Sparks, father and mother-in-law Bill and Sally Fulton, brother in-law Bill Fulton, sister in-law Liza Nicholson(Scott) and, sister-in-law Maxine Fulton, and numerous much loved nieces and nephews. Tim was predeceased by his father, William Sparks, sister, Trudy Sparks, brothers, James and Tom Sparks, brother-in-law, Matthew Fulton, and nephew, Nash Huey. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation or to your local fire department. Family and friends will be received Wednesday from 4-8 PM and Thursday from 12-8 PM in the Mark C. Brooks Funeral Home Inc., at the corner of Route 711 and 146 Municipal Building Rd., Melcroft (724-455-2310) where Prayers of Transfer will be held Friday at 9:20 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM, to be held in St. Raymond of the Mountains R.C. Church, 164 School House Lane, Donegal PA. 15628, with Rev. Anthony Onoko as celebrant. A committal Service and interment will follow in St. Raymond's Cemetery, Champion.

Timothy Rex Sparks

November 24, 1966 - June 17, 2023