Obituary

Clinton Wendell Sparks, 19, of Greenwood, MO died in a car accident July 20, 2010. Clint was born May 4, 1991 to Rick and Lynn Sparks in Kansas City, MO. Clint was a 2009 International Baccalaureate Diploma Graduate of Lee's Summit High School. He was currently attending Missouri University of Science and Technology at Rolla, MO, majoring in Nuclear and Chemical Engineering, hoping to help solve our nation's energy problems and explore the frontiers of nuclear medicine. Most importantly, he was an active member of the Church of Christ on Smart Road and was working hard at helping several Midwest congregations.

Clint was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Wendell Sparks. Survivors include his parents; his sister and brother-in-law, Amber and John Morris; his brother, Dylan Sparks; 4 nieces, Bethany, Zion, Tirzah, and Liberty Morris and a nephew, Peter Morris; paternal grandmother, Carriella Sparks; his maternal grandparents, Clifford and Irene Deister; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also survived by an overflowing cornucopia of brothers and sisters in Christ and friends, whom he dearly loved.

Clint died in the hope of a glorious resurrection in Christ. A celebration of Clint's life will be held at 12 PM Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Friends may pay their respects from 10 AM-12 PM on Saturday at the funeral home. A private burial will be held at a later time. Memorials may be made to the Church of Christ on Smart Rd. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133, 816-353-1218)