Richard Allen Sparks 55 passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018. Richard was born September 15, 1962 to Luther and Pearl (Neal) Sparks in Richmond, Indiana and had lived in the Cambridge City area his entire life.

A 1980 Lincoln High School graduate Richard followed his father's footsteps working alongside him operating Sparks Body Shop in Cambridge City for 30+ years. He later worked at Patton Body Shop in Hagerstown. Regardless of where he was in life or where he was heading Richards biggest joy and greatest love were his three children, Krista, Taylor and Madison.

Richard leaves behind his parents, daughters, Krista Sparks and Madison Sparks of Cambridge City; son, Taylor Sparks of New Castle; sisters, Teresa Robeson (Bill) of Cambridge City and Pam Williams of Marco Island, FL. He also leaves behind the mother of his children, Donna of Cambridge City; as well as nephews, Michael, Robert and Keaton and nieces, Sam and Ginny.

A private graveside service will be held at Zion's Lutheran Cemetery in Pershing. Memorial Contributions can be made to Riley Children's Hospital- Riley Cheer Guild, 705 Riley Hospital Drive - Room 4510/ Indianapolis, IN 46202