Pastor Glenn

Richard Sparks, Jr.

Pastor Glenn Richard Sparks, Jr. passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born on September 10, 1966, in Washington, MO to the late Glenn Richard Sparks, Sr. and Joyce Mae Sparks (nee: Kramer.) He had reached the age of 59 years.

Glenn was united in marriage to Virginia Sparks (nee: MacKenzie) on January 9, 1988, in Festus, MO and together they spent 38 wonderful years together.
To this union three children were born, Kyle, Zac, and Christy.
As a devout Christian and Man of Faith, he fiercely loved the Lord. Glenn spent many years as a Pastor, in Discipleship, teaching about Christ and sharing the Love of Jesus.
He loved life to the fullest and enjoyed many activities outdoors such as, biking, riding motorcycles, riding horses, sight-seeing, shooting guns, playing pickleball,
playing volleyball and playing paint ball. He also enjoyed quieter time at home, reading, writing, playing board games with his family, or having a Nerf Gun Wars. Most of all, spending time with his family is what meant the most to him.

Those whom will remain grateful for having shared in Glenn's life are his beloved wife, Virginia; his loving children, Kyle Sparks and wife, Emily, Zac Sparks and wife, Lydia, and Christy Yeadon, and husband, Sam; cherished grandchildren, Johanna, Maggie, Matthew, Joshua, and Annelise; his dear sister, Tyann Alexander and  husband, William; dear nieces and nephews, AJ, Tara, Ethan, and Eli Bowers, Hugh MacKenzie, and Angela Roussin. He was a beloved husband, loving father, and grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, Pastor, and friend to many. He leaves a legacy to be cherished and carried on for many generations to come.

The family will receive friends at the church for a visitation from 12:00pm-3:00pm on Friday, January 23, 2026, with a 3:00pm Funeral Service to immediately follow at Fellowship Baptist Church, Warrenton. Burial will be held in Reedville Baptist Church Cemetery in Sullivan, MO.

Memorial donations are appreciated to Roger Alford and New Faith Ministries to support Seminary Honduras and Iglesias Paz in honor Pastor Glenn c/o Martin Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left at Martinfuneral.net.