Terry Lee Sparks

CHICKAMAUGA — Terry Lee Sparks, 69, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. Born in Walker County he lived most of his life in Summerville, Ga., and graduated from Chattooga High School. A Vietnam War veteran, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and continued his education graduating from Walker Tech and attended Chattanooga State. In 1972, he moved to Chickamauga where he resided until his death. Terry was a welder by trade and had a long career with Liquid Air Corporation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Lee “Bill” Sparks and Betty Jo Sparks. Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Maybell Sparks; daughter, Shannon (Jeff) Stevens, of Chickamauga; two granddaughters, Ashley Stevens Clayton and Courtney Stevens; two great-granddaughters, Asher and Ellis Clayton; sisters, Linda (Wayne) Brown, of LaFayette and Martha (OW) Carpenter, of Summerville; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.