June 15, 1962 – February 12, 2026
Bruce Alan Sparks, 63, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Indiana University Hospital Bedford.
He was born on June 15, 1962, to the late Sherman and Elaine Sparks. On April 24, 2002, he married Stacey Robbins, and she survives.
He was a member of Westside Trinity Pentecostal Church and a member of Local Union 440-2, where he served as chairman for some time. Bruce attended Edgewood High School and was part of the Class of 1980. He was also a very proud member of the United States Air Force Reserves for six years.
Bruce was a true outdoorsman who found peace and joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved sitting on his front porch, quietly watching the wildlife and taking in the beauty around him. Hunting, fishing, and camping were among his favorite pastimes, and he treasured the time spent outdoors. Bruce loved his family fiercely and completely. He was a kind and gentle soul who never hesitated to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Raised by two ministers, he carried with him a deep sense of compassion, faith, and kindness that shaped the way he lived his life. He had a talent for restoring old homes and took great pride in bringing new life to forgotten places, including the old church he and Stacey lovingly restored together. Above all else, Bruce cherished his family, and nothing brought him greater happiness than being “Grumps” to his beloved grandchildren.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Stacey Sparks; daughters, Heather (Robert) Emminger and Amber Harding; grandsons, Jace Sparks, Raylan Emminger, and Vincent Stridel; brothers, David (Ann) Sparks and Sherman Ray Sparks; brothers-in-law, Kenneth (Lisa Bray) Robbins Jr. and Matthew (Neil Dyer) Robbins; nephews, Josh Allen, Kenneth Robbins, Isaac Robbins, and Devin Sparks; and nieces, Stephanie Ruelas, Tiphani Simpson, and Courtney Short as well as countless other friends and family.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Sherman and Elaine Sparks; brother Cecil Sparks; and niece Amber Smrz.
Memorial Services for Bruce will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.at Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes in Bedford, with Pastor Steven Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Olive Cemetery in Williams, Indiana. Visitation will also be held on February 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. at Ferguson-Lee Chapel.
Memories may be shared, condolences sent, and flowers ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.
The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements for Bruce Sparks.
