Mr. Terriel C. Sparks, age 75, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2010, at St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, Texas. He was born in Hempstead County, Arkansas, on February 21, 1935, to Marion Clay and Clara Jones Sparks. He was an auto parts salesman and a security guard. He was a Charter Member of St. John United Methodist Church in Hope, Arkansas, a life long member of the Methodist Church, a member of the National Guard and a member of the Army Reserve. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Denvil Paul Sparks. His Survivors Include: His wife of 55 years, Mrs. Barbara Ann Bobbie Sparks, Hope, Arkansas. Two Sons: Harold Sparks and Cathy, Bayfield, Colorado; Darrell Sparks and Kathy, Hope, Arkansas. Two Daughters: Shari Sparks Smith and Gary, Hope, Arkansas; Kari Sparks Serrano and Alex, Texarkana, Texas. One Sister: Margaret Louise Sparks Skinner, Hope, Arkansas. Seven Grandchildren: Dennis Sparks, John Sparks, Matthew Sparks, Trevor Smith, Ashley Smith, Kelsi Brinkmeyer and Kelly Hardin. Six Great-Grandchildren, His Beloved Pet Izzie , other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at St. John United Methodist Church in Hope, Arkansas, with Rev. Joe Miller officiating. Burial to follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Shover Springs, Arkansas. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Arkansas. Family will receive friends: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers Memorials to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 520, Hope, Arkansas 71802; or St. John United Methodist Church, 814 N. Hervey, Hope, Arkansas 71801.