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LINCOLN-Wallace E. Sparks, 87, of Lincoln passed away at 2:40 p.m. July 26, 2013 at Symphony of Lincoln, Lincoln, IL.

Wallace was born October 11, 1925 in Lincoln, IL the son of Luther Howard and Bessie Leona Beaver Sparks. He married Margaret M. Musick June 26, 1955 in Lincoln. She preceded him in death April 15, 1997.

Surviving Wallace are nieces and nephews: Nancy (Terry) Downing of Red Bud, IL; Mark (Darla) Musick and Kevin Musick, both of Lincoln; Carol (Chuck) Ruben of Hartsburg, IL; Gary Sparks of Hawaii; Janelle Dorsett of Delavan, IL;
a great niece and Godchild: Danica (Geff) Eimer of Bellville, IL; a great nephew: Michael (Stacy) Downing of Bolingbrook, IL; and a dear friend: Mary Howard of St. Cloud, FL.

He was the last of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother: Luther Sparks, Jr.

Wallace was a retired Fire Chief for the City of Lincoln, IL. He retired in 1986. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member of the Lincoln American Legion Post 263. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Lincoln.

Services for Wallace will be Monday, August 5, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church of Lincoln with Rev. Mark Thompson officiating. Visitation will be one hour (from 10:00 to 11:00 am) prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln with full military rites accorded by the Lincoln American Legion Post #263. Memorials in his memory may be given to Zion Lutheran Church of Lincoln. Arrangements were entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln.