Robert Milo Sparkman died on Wednesday, May, 25, 2016. He was born on January 1, 1941. He is survived by two daughters; Tonya (Jimmy) Fox, Tara Shrum, and three brothers; David Sparkman, Frank Sparkman, and John Sparkman; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A brief visitation will be held at the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Hendersonville at 12 noon until time of a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 2pm Saturday, May 28, 2016, with Dr. Bruce Chesser officiating.
“He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a proud graduate of Vanderbilt University, and retired chemical engineer from Dupont. He loved fishing, golf, smoking good cigars, and traveling extensively. He loved his parents, brothers, and family."