Samuel Richard Sparks, known to everyone simply as Sam, passed away on March 30, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on December 24, 1936, in Midwest City, Sam lived a full and remarkable life defined by hard work, family, and an unshakable love for the cowboy way of living. He was a resident of Sparks, Oklahoma, at the time of his passing.

He received a High School Diploma in 1954 and went into the Navy where he completed tours in Korea and Vietnam. Where he became a Pipe Fitter and Welder. He met his wife Pam in Pasadena, Texas where he was working as a Pipe Fitter. Sam’s love for nature was only matched by his love for his family and friends. He was known for his ability to fix anything, always ready to lend a hand to those in need. He spent many summers with his nephew Tim Northen, who helped take care of him. An avid Hunter, Cattleman, Horseman and Fisherman, Sam spent much of his free time exploring the great outdoors. These adventures, often shared with family and friends, are cherished memories that will live on. Sam’s legacy is not just in the work he did or the adventures he undertook but in the lives he touched. He will be deeply missed. Samuel Richard Sparks’s story is a testament to a life well-lived, marked by love, hard work, and the cowboy way.
 

Sam was a beloved son to his late parents, John and Ruby Mae Mc Entire Sparks, and a cherished brother to his siblings, Harold, Leon, (Jeri) and the late Howard, Georgia, Hettie, Modean, Ed, and Donald. He was a devoted husband to his loving wife of 51 years, Pamela Jones Sparks, a caring father to his children, Kimberly Seward and husband Travis, John Elder and wife Stacey, Tammy Davis and husband Ed, Kimberly Taylor (deceased), Karen Bactad, Timothy Sparks and wife Lisa, Samantha Sneed and husband Mica, April Green, Jacky Seward and wife Wanda, and Teretha Lawrence, and an adored grandfather to his grandkids and great grandkids Christopher, Keely and Dayton Seward, Heather, Kaden, Treyton, Kilee, Khloe, Karter Cook, Tyler Seward, Kyle, Autumn, and Kash Seward, Nathan Seward, Dalton Seward, Blaine Elder, Gage and Tyson Elder, Rachel, Skyler, and Ella Cline, Ryker Whittenburg, Karissa, Sam, Braxton, and Brooklyn Webb, Brittney, Eric, Kaelynn, Kylie, and Graham Barnes, Cheyanna, Micheal, Evelyn Schlottman, Casey, Kean, (Kadance Sparks, deceased), Kenneth, Kendra, and Kody Allison, Mitchell, Aubrie, Raiden, and Paisen Sparks, Krystal, Jennifer, Ryan, Matthew and Brooklyn Sparks, Dakota, Annette, Allen, Allison and Axel Sparks, Alyssa, Austin, Luna, and Jasper Hall, McKynzie, Jaycob, Cooper, and Saydie Harris, Savanna Green, Teegan Knipp, Mystry, JosieLynn, Elainiemae Seward and James Brown, and many nieces and nephews also whom he loved more than words could express.

A celebration of Sam’s life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Faith Believers Church in Sparks. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.