Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

Prince Lee Sparks was born on October 24, 1944, to the union of Artur Walter Sparks and Ida Mae Stewart Sparks in Monroe LA. He was the third of six children. His parents preceded him in death. He was baptized at an early age at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Calhoun LA. Prince was educated in the Ouachita Parish School System and graduated from Central High School Calhoun LA. At an early age, he was married to Dorothy Carter and two children were born (Felope and Felicia). In 1974, he was united in marriage to Viola Lorraine Johnson. To this union a son was born; they decided to use a combination of Prince's name and Lorraine's father's name. Thus, the child was given the proud name of Prince William Lee Sparks. Prince was a licensed contractor. He enjoyed using his hands and perfected the skills of carpentry. He enjoyed building and repairing houses, installing windows and adding siding to houses. This skill labored until his health failed. He departed this life on May 26, 2022. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife-Viola Lorraine, his daughters: Felope Sparks, Calhoun LA and Felicia Sparks Owens (Archie), Fort Worth,TX; Son: Prince William Lee Sparks (Kawaii), Monroe LA. Prince accepted the responsibility of raising Jermaine Sparks as his child since he was a year old. One sister: Ada Reed King (Ricky). Seven Grandchildren: Brent Smith (Sarai), Fort Worth TX, Prince West, Houston TX, Andre Johnson, Jr., Dallas TX, Janna Marie Sparks and Shantevia Maine, Atlanta GA, Shanterika Harris, Norfolk VA, and D'Angelo Woods, Monroe LA, Great-grandchildren: Briceson and Brenleigh Smith, Fort Worth TX, One aunt: Eddie B Ransom (Calava), DeRidder, LA, One uncle: Harrel Jones, Many LA. One godchild: Shari Dupree, Monroe LA. He leaves a host of loving nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Four siblings preceded Prince in death: Clarice Nelson, Phoebe Nelson, Virgil Sparks and Arthur Lee Love. His Homegoing celebrations is Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 2:00pm at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA. Visitation will be at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe LA on Friday, June 3, 2022, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.