1944-2018

James E. "Jim" Sparklin, 73, of Lewes, DE, passed peacefully with his family at his side on July 20, 2018 at Beebe Healthcare. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Natalie Eubank Lees and resided in Aston before moving to his last residence in 2011.

Jim was a member of the first graduating class of Sun Valley High School in 1963, and he served in the US Navy from 1963-1967. He was employed by Scott Paper Co. (now Kimberly Clark) for 33 years before retiring in 2000. Jim was a member of the American Legion Post #28, Millsboro, DE. He loved cars, classic car shows and models; but, most important to him was his family and his beloved dog, Levi.

Jim was the husband of Nancy C. Tschoepe Sparklin, his wife of 43 years; father of Laurence N. Sparklin, Caroll B. Craig (Jeffrey), David A. Smith, Kimberly Sparklin and Scott A. Smith (Marcia); brother of William Sparklin, Nancy Marra, Robert Sparklin, Diane Lees and Mary Dziobczynski; also survived by six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral Service: 1:00 PM Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the White-Luttrell Funeral Home, 311 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ridley Park, PA 19078, where relatives and friends may call after 11:00 AM

Burial: Private

Memorial gifts may be made to the ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804