Richard Lee sparkman

May 9, 1932 - May 29, 2020

Richard “Papa” Lee Sparkman Sr. May 9, 1932 – May 29, 2020 Richard Lee Sparkman Sr. was born May 9, 1932 to Otis L. Sparkman and Helen May Lambeth. He was the oldest of four children Pat Batchelder, Donald Sparkman, and William Sparkman. He graduated from Corona High School in 1950. On October 21, 1950, he married his sweetheart Patricia “Grammie” Gwen McClara. He worked as a mechanic for a Studebaker dealership and at the Mava Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor where he delivered ice cream products to local restaurants and schools. He lived most of his life in Corona, California and in 2006, he and his wife moved to St. George, Utah. He was an avid Nascar fan. He also enjoyed cars, boats, dirt bikes, and camping. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Sparkman. He is survived by his daughter Marilyn Thayer (Doug) of Cedar City, Utah and his son Richard Lee Sparkman Jr. (Cathy) of Cedar City, Utah as well as five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A private family service will be held in his honor. We love you Papa take care of Grammie!