Obit. of  J. Dan Sparks of Coleman County, Texas

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			J. D. SPARKS FUNERAL
			    HELD TUESDAY
			    
J. D. Sparks  (John Daniel), 68, dairyman, died very suddenly at his home in
the southwest part of  Santa Anna, Texas, Monday May 22, 1933, just before
noon.
   Mr. Sparks had done his usual chores about the place, came in in his
usual jolly mood; but complained of pains in his shoulders. Death struck him
suddenly, and he died before doctors could reach him.
   According to data at hand John Daniel Sparks was born in the state of
Alabama, January 23, 1865. He came to Texas with his parents when just a
child, and settled in Ellis County. He was married to Miss Frances Webb,
October 10, 1888 at Bristoll, in Ellis County, Texas.  To this union were
born five children, two died in infancy, the others Mrs Myrtle Ashley and
Mrs. B. G. Brown of Santa Anna, and Calvin Sparks of Fisk, together with the
wife, survive him in death.
   Mr. Sparks and his family moved to Santa Anna in 1904, and has lived here
since. He was a farmer until 16 years ago, when he started a dairy business,
which he has followed since.
   Deceased was a member of the Church of Christ, and was faithful to his
church. He was a cripple most of his life, and in recent years submitted to
an amputation of one foot and lower limb. Since that time he has listened to
as many sermons over the radio as any one in Santa Anna, according to his
own family.
   Mr. Sparks was a good citizen, good neighbour, always ready to help the
needy, numbered his friends by his acquaintences, and got a great deal out
of living.
   His remains were prepared by Hosch Brothers, and buried in the local
cemetery Tuesday afternoon, following funeral services conducted by Rev.
A.L. Oder at the Christian Church.
   Out of town relatives and friends here for the funeral were: Mrs. George
Ramer of Hillsboro; Mr. and Mrs. Jess Ribbles of Rice; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Webb
and Mr. and Mrs. Oran Culberson of Dallas; Mr. Joe A. Webb; Mrs. Marie
Mullins, Russell Webb, Vance C. Tankersley; Mr. and Mrs. Dean Webb of Miles;
Mr. and Mrs. George Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Poynor; Mr. Abner Johnson, Mr.
W. A. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Patterson, and M. D. Widfelt of San
Angelo, besides so great a number from Coleman and other places in Coleman
County that it was impossible to get all their names.