Billy Eugene Leowen Sparks

Billy Eugene Leowen Sparks, age 73, of Benton passed away Sunday Dec. 31, 2017. He was born March 3, 1944 in Nashville, Ark. Billy grew up in Benton and was a retired mechanic, and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Mamie Haney Sparks. Survivors, son and daughter-in-law, Andy (Charlene) Sparks, Benton; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary (Kyle) Wren, Doyline, La.; Billie (Greg) Whitehead, Bryant, Ark.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy (Darlene) Sparks, Flippin, Ark.; Clyde (Judy) Sparks, Malvern, Ark.; sister, Joyce Rogers, Saline County, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Billy has many friends and loved ones who will miss him dearly. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.