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Brandon Sparks, 23, Belton, MO passed away March 17, 2010 at Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held 11AM, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Raymore, MO. Brandon was born March 12, 1987 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was a journalist for Midwest Cornerstone Healthcare newsletter. Advocate for Hemophilia research and education. Brandon enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His focus was living life to it’s fullest extent. Survivors include; mother, April Hough & husband Tony; father, Jody Sparks and wife Becky; sister, Amie Chastain and husband John; sister, Sara Sparks; fiancé Brandie Crull and her two daughters, Shelbie and Autumn; nephews, Mason & Xander; niece, Brittany. Memorial contributions may be made to a fund in the name of Brandon H Sparks. Checks should be made payable to April Hough and mailed to 430 Delespine Ave, Titusville, FL 32780. Contributions collected beyond the funeral expenses will be given to the Midwest Hemophilia Association in Brandon’s name. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816-313-1677)
Visits: 6
Brandon there is such a hole in my heart! You were the best son a mother could ever ask for. You are forever in my heart and I have many wonderful memories to keep me going. I will see you on the other side one day. I love you forever! Mom
I still can’t believe you are gone, Bub. I love you so much. You are forever in my heart! Watch over us!
Rest easy my friend, you’re in good company.
Brandon, You were a GREAT friend!!! You will never be forgotten and always loved and Missed! Watch over us all your family and friends!! we will meet again one day!!! Its so hard to think that you are gone!!!!
Brandon, You were a GREAT friend!!! You will never be forgotten and always loved and Missed! Watch over us all your family and friends!! we will meet again one day!!! Its so hard to think that you are gone!!!!
Under His Wings
You left this earth too soon but I am sure you were welcomed with open arms in Heaven.
I only wish I would have had the chance to know you as an adult, I know you were a pretty cool kid, and feel honored to have been part of your life
Brandon, I loved you like my own son. You had the kindest, gentlest, bravest hearts in the entire world. I’m proud to be known as your “other mom.” You’re in my heart and soul always. Love, Hugs, Kisses and Smiles, Chee
I don’t know how to feel or what to think, without you things just aren’t right. I miss you so much bubby! I love you too much! Mason and Xander love you so much,too! Look over your crazy sis and boys! You are always in my thoughts B!
to april and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I cant even fathom how you must feel. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
to april and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I cant even fathom how you must feel. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
It’s a shame that our family is so spread out over the country that we didn’t have the chance to know you. But we are a family created from the love of two wonderful people, so I know you were a wonderful person as well! Watch over your mom and your sister’s, we will do the same. Rest in peace, you have left us too soon, but are in a much better place! Cousin’s, Lori (Duggan) Olson and Family
It’s a shame that our family is so spread out over the country that we didn’t have the chance to know you. But we are a family created from the love of two wonderful people, so I know you were a wonderful person as well! Watch over your mom and your sister’s, we will do the same. Rest in peace, you have left us too soon, but are in a much better place! Cousin’s, Lori (Duggan) Olson and Family
April & Tony, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today.
Rest in peace, sweetheart.
Brandon, rest easy now. you are with God. He only takes the best and he chose you(even thought it seems all to soon). Watch over your family as they need you in this time of grief. You were a great kid with a big heart, and you will be missed yet loved by all.
Rest in peace, I will miss ya! You were a good friend!
Brandon I am sorry I did not know you as an adult, you were a wonderful child. Rest in Peace and may God be with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today. I am thinking about all of you. Brandon Rest in peace!
My heart is with my family at this time. I love you all!! R.I.P.Brandon Sparks!!
My heart is with my family at this time. I love you all!! R.I.P.Brandon Sparks!!
Brandon, I’m sorry the way things ended. But even so, you are my best friend and always will be. However, I wish I could go back and told you this sooner. You always knew what was best for me. You were the best big brother that I could have ever asked for. You did so much for me and my family. You even took my brother in. And for that I am entirnally grateful. You always looked at the best of people and never judged them. And with that you make me want to be a better person. You had the biggest heart that I have ever met. I miss you and will hold on to you forever in my heart. I love ya, Dude. Jessi-Lynn
Love you Brandon. You will always be in my heart.
Our hearts are heavy today as your family and friends say goodbye once more to you. Grandpa is there waiting for you, with open arms. You are still his “Little Buddy”. May you rest in peace.
Brandon,it was to soon to take such a wonderfull soul. I know I havent seen you to much in the past few years but I do remember without a doubt how wonderfull a person you were. Please keep watch over that sister and boys..she is going to need some strength to get thru this. and you dad is in need of some watching over as well… no parent should ever have to bury their child. I am very sorry for your loss and hope that the pain can be wiped away with all the good memories we did have with him. I love you all! Hang in there
brandon always in my heart rip
Thank you all for your love and support. My uncle B was very special to me. And to lots of other people. I know that he is our guardian angel now. I love you, Uncle B.
Thank you all for your love and support. My uncle B was very special to me. And to lots of other people. I know that he is our guardian angel now. I love you, Uncle B.
Brandon you were an extrodinary person. You taught the girls and I so much in the four and a half years that we were together. In you the girls found someone that they called daddy. In you I found someone that I was proud to say that I was going to spend the rest of my life with. You were taken from us entirely to soon but we find comfort in knowing that you are no longer in pain and that you are continously watching over us to ensure that we are ok. We miss you so so much and I love you so much always and forever. Watch over us my sweet angel.
One month ago today you were taken from us and you joined our lord. On this day I remember so many things about you. You were so kind, loving, funny, gentle. You inspired so many people that knew you. Everyday you had a smile on your face even though you were in an incredible amount of pain that no one could even imagine what that felt like. You loved the girls and i so much and we are eternally grateful for that love. Every St.Patricks day we will remember not that you left us to be with your maker but the joy that you brought to so many throughout your lifetime. I love you so much and miss you so very much. Please watch over us my sweet angel.
it is almost 1 in the morning and i cant stop thinking about you. i miss you so much that at times it is unbearable. what can i do??? i love you so much please watch over us.
I am sitting here thinking about you which really is nothing new. I wish so badly for you to be here with us to make this craziness stop and help put the pieces back together.. I don’t know what to do I really don’t.. I know that you were with the girls and I yesterday at the photo shoot and that, that is why it was such a success.. I love you forever and always please watch over us my sweet sweet angel..
We might not have gotten along all the time but you were a truly wonderful person. We miss your smile and witty banter. May you rest in peace.
I can’t believe that it has been two months already.. Where has the time gone.. For the first time since the service Autumn broke down and cried for you on Sunday.. I cried for you on Sunday and so did Shelbie. I miss you so much i still keep expecting to see your smile when i come home and you are on the couch. i still keep expecting to get a text from you while i am at work but none of that is happening.. i love you so very much watch over us my sweet angel.
I know it’s been a while. But I just wanted you to know that I think about you everyday. Some days are harder than others. I wish you were still here, so i could tell that i am sorry. I wish that I was more stubbern and hard headed. And I really wish I called you more. I would of really liked it if you and Bobby got to know eachother. You guys would have really liked each other. Set aside all the crap. I wish our last phone call wasn’t the way it was. I should of told you then that you weren’t the problem, I was. Because I didn’t stand up for what was right. I thought I had more time. And now I’m kicking myself in the ass for not saying the things that I should have. Like Your my best friend and always will be. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be the person that I am today. You help me come out of my shell. Thank you. I know that I shouldn’t ask anything of you. I know your watching over family but if you could include one more person. I would be more than grateful. Please watch over Jake. He still need some guidence. And you always knew how to talk to him. Please watch over him. The world seems so weird without you it. I know I didn’t ever see you to begin with. But everything seems so out of wack. I miss you and luv ya,
Jessi-Lynn
Hey Brandon dude I miss you so so much there is not a day that i dont think about u and cry. B you were the person I look up to the most and you as a big brother and I still do even tho you left us. And I am sorry that I quiet coming around I wish I would have. I also wished I would have listened 2 you about me staying out of trouble. Just watch over the girls and brandie and me if you can bro cause right now i am having a hard time with this right now. Also I am going to live my life for you. I love you lots and I miss you alot. Rest In Peace B I will see you again someday. Your Brother JACOB
Hey babe today is fathers day and you should be here for us to spoil you and take care of you all day and your not. I woke up this morning wanting to roll over and tell you happy fathers day and then reality kicked back in. I miss you much and love you more my sweet angel. always and forever
Bubba….I miss you terribly! It is so hard without you here. There is so much you have missed already! Brittany is growing up so much! She misses her Uncle B! She is telling me all kids of stories of things the two of you did together. What is this….letting my daughter watch the Simpsons movies?? LOL I guess that is what uncle’s are for, right? Just know that you are loved and missed each and every day! Life is empty without you! I love you and miss you! RIP Bubba!
Love, your big sister
thank you april for taking Brandons fathers condolences off this page, you have proven what kind of heartless person you are. I miss my son more than you ever could. Rip Brandon Howard Sparks
Brandon I don’t know where to begin.. The girls and I still miss you like crazy and we talk about you all the time remembering all of the funny things that you would do. The girls are now asking for their own 22’s now btw thanks for that lol. The girls and I sit and look at pictures and we laugh and cry. I still think how it is a dream and that I will wake up but that is not the case. We love you so much and miss you so much
hey there.. we put up the tree and decorated it and while doing so we came across your ornaments that you got from my grandma and the girls just got sad and looked at me and asked if they should put up the ornaments and i told them that of course they should. we miss you and love you so much. no matter how much times goes by or what things may change we will always love and miss you.
we finally got a decent snow.. you would have been so mad this winter with the weather the way it has been.. barely any snow so really no way to do doughnuts.. imagine that i see snow i think of you doing doughnuts who would have ever thought it.. the girls and i miss you very much and we wish you were still here with us. although we know that you are here in spirit and always watching over us we love you forever and for always
Wow just sitting here thinking how crazy everything is.. Its almost that time, 6 days and you would have been 25 and then 5 days after that it will be 2 yrs since we lost you. Been thinking about you alot and its so hard to believe that you are gone but the girls and I know that you are in a place where you are no longer in pain where you can run, jump, do flips and what not with out worrying how much pain you are going to be in the next day. We also know that no matter what you are looking down on us and watching over us in everything that we do. The girls have started swim lessons, you would be so proud of them, they are doing great, they are doing so good in school they bring home A’s and B’s and Autumn has not gotten into any fights since we have moved. They talk about you often, they talk about the pajama parties, doing doughnuts, riding in the montero and car with the bass loud and they still cry for you as I still do. I dont think that will ever change no matter what path in life any of us choose. I was talking with a friend of mine yesterday and we were talking about you and she asked me if you changed me I told her yes. You made me a better person for knowing you and seeing your trials and tribulations. I could not have asked for anything better. You made sure that no matter what pain you were in that the girls and I knew how much you loved us. We miss you oh so much and so dearly we love you always and forever!!!
Hey kiddo, I just had to say I think of you constantly through the days that pass. I try to keep faithful to the things you taught me as you lived your life. I miss you so much sometimes its hard to go on, but I know you wouldn’t like to hear that. I have managed to keep some of our little projects alive, like your impala returning home for the boys, Sara and I to continue. It has become even harder at times because Rob has joined you and left us to deal with our lifes with those constant reminders of exactly how cruel this world is. I have come to know myself as a Deist, because of the way some persons are handling life after you’ve gone. I feel you always present when I need you to lighten the mood or reassure my thoughts . You by everyones definition were the best son anyone can or could ever ask for. I miss you terribly Brandon. I will always love you. You are always in my heart and thoughts. Night Night my son.
You would be so proud of the girls, they finished the school year with a’s and b’s. They are getting so big it is unbelievable we talk about you all the time and they remember some of the craziest things.. I was going through pictures the other day and found some that you had taken of the girls when they would just randomly pass out lol and guess what lol they still do although they no longer get up at 7 in the morning they actually sleep in.. Did you have something to do with that lol? As holidays come and go I find myself thinking about you and wondering what would have/ could have been. I have found that with the path of life that I have taken I dont talk to alot of people anymore for many different reasons but regardless of those reasons we all have one thing in common. We all still miss you like crazy. I wish that you were still here so you could see the girls and how big they are and how responsible they are becoming even at their young ages. But when I sit there and think although you are no longer here with us physically you are here with us and watching over us. We miss you so very very much and love you even more. Watch over us my sweet angel
Hey brother, you were always there for me, no matter what the problem was…I remember putting your truck in the ditch in michigan, ha ha, I think we escaped a lot of trouble lol… I miss u bro, ill be with u soon , we will cruise fast and bump loud lol.. Your in my memories always brother.. I love u ..ONE LOVE brother……jerud
So much has happened since my last post. The girls have started school again and let me say wow i have a 4th grader and a 3rd grader. Shelbie was attacked by a dog a couple of weeks ago and then hospitalized because it became infected. She has also been accepted into the county childrens choir which she is so excited about. Autumn is doing volleyball this year.. Hmmm she gets that from her mommy… They had their first game today and although they lost they did suh a good job I was so proud of her. The girls brought their mid terms home and again they never ceise to amaze me they brought home a’s and b’s. We miss you so very much and love you even more I know you are watching over us and please continue to do so my sweet angel
Hey Bubby. Just was thinking about you(a little more than usual). I found a graduation picture on Facebook. Got me thinking about how I was freaking out cause we didn’t know if you were going to graduate or not. Lol I told you that if you didn’t graduate then I was going to kick your butt.lol I’m sooo glade you did. I didn’t want to walk without my best friend. Alot has happened since my last post.
I know you heard me that night….the night I asked for a baby. Well, I have the proof to show it. I wish she could of met you. You would of probably been her favorite person in the whole wide world. You are mine. Be careful though she has her mama’s attitude.lol I may be praying to you again for strength with this child.lol I miss you like crazy! Jake is doing so good. You would be so proud. I think our boy is finally growing up. He reminds me so much of you. It takes me back home. He got a job! He has had it for some months now. It looks good. I think he is going to live for you. I love ya, Brandon Howard Sparks! Keep watching over everybody. Miss ya and talk to ya soon.
So much has happened in the time you have been gone and yet I will always find myself thinking of you. This time of year is your favorite time of year. You would be proud of me I have finally quit smoking although I have had my trying days I am doing ok with it. I know that you are always with us there are days that I swear I hear you saying something. I was cleaning and I could have sworn I heard you yelling for me I love you dear but you should really quit messing with me oh what am i talking about that was your favorite past time lol. I miss you always and love you always watch over us my sweet angel.
wow 3 years 🙁
yesterday was your birthday you would have been 26 it’s still hard to believe that you are gone.. We miss you so much and still think about you all the time. I miss you being an ass I miss you being caring and thoughtful. You did so much for the girls and I and we appreciate you greatly.. we love you always and forever and miss you every day
I find myself thinking about you a lot today. I have been sitting here doing school work and I know that you are here with me pushing me to do my best and make the best of myself. I thank you so much I wish that I could tell you how much you mean to me still to this day. You were such an inspiration for anyone that met you. It is because of you and the girls that I strive everyday to better myself. You tried pushing me when you were still with us but I told you to do your schooling while I worked. I miss you so much that at times it still feels like someone is going to rip my heart out of my chest. I love you to the moon and back.
Hi daddy I think about you all day everyday and wake up thinking what it would have been like if you were still think about what it would have been like if you were still here . Ever senice you left us to be better I’ve been really suicidal because I miss you a lot I wish you were here with us . Every time I pray I ask God to tell you that I miss you and love you and wish you were here . I wonder if you were here if I would still ever see my dad . But Christmas Eve my dad and I got in a fight and I told him I’m not coming ove as often I did it because I thought you would be proud of me for standing up for myself . I reallllllly reallllly miss you . And every once and a while I go to wal-mart and I see a guy who looks a lot like you and I get sad . And there is something that is going to happen that is happy this summer jermey is getting out of jail. ?????????
This Friday will be 7 years that you have been gone and i have never once brought myself to this sight until today. this past week has been so hard i looked up a picture of u online and balled my eyes out and the bad thing i was in school. i dont know if anyone reads these i wish u did but that makes it hard when you arent here with us today. i have been really dapressed this week and i have been mean and rude to people i love and care about and idk why because other people lost you the day you left not just me. i havent cried in years about you being gone i just thought about you all night. but when i go back and think about everything that you taut me and the things you are missing out on me exploring, creating, coming up with. i cant handle it i miss you so much and all im trying to do is not break down because im that little spider that keeps falling off its web idk if i can get back up this time. i didnt know it was going to be so hard but it is. idk what im going to do this friday i didnt cry on your birthday no matter how hard i tryed i kept it in. i have to go now because its almost the end off class but i love and miss you so much dad.
its been a little bit over 7 years I might have a boy friend by 3:00 today I hope you know its midnight so yep I miss you so much. that week of leading up to the seven years I had at least two break downs a week so I have to go to bed love you wish I could talk still but I love you.
hey, daddy hope your having fun with great-grandma wish you both where still here I don’t think I have cried this much since you left us to go hang out with god. I now have a 22 that I have to share with my sisters but oh well I have 2 dances coming up and please look over me and make them safe
We are almost at 9 years. How is that even possible? The girls and I miss you more than you know and lord help me when it comes to Autumn. You and I used to joke that Shelbie would be the problem child well I got news for you that is so not the case. Some days I’m not even sure if I am doing the right thing as a parent and I wish so badly that you could be here for me to talk to about everything and help keep me sane during these trying times. I know you have been more present with me this year than ever especially by all of the snow. (By the way you can stop with the snow any time now.)
I know that if you could see the girls now you would be proud of them which you were no matter what but you always had a way to reach them when they were getting in trouble and Autumn could so use that right now. Please watch over all of us but especially your girls, they need you more than ever.
hi, daddy its been 10 1/2 years this year I haven’t stopped thinking about you and all you did for me and how mean I used to be to you. I am 16 now it’s so hard to believe that you weren’t here for this birthday I prayed the night of my birthday to see you soon but only if the lord says it’s my time to go. My brother Cody reminds me of you in so many ways. I have a boyfriend and he’s amazing. There are nights I can’t sleep and all I do is cry and he will call me and tell me I’m ok and ur not in pain anymore and remind me to think of our memories. I keep telling mom and Shelbie I want to walk the train tracks again and just think about you and how u used to put me on ur shoulders and carry me home when I got tired of walking. there are days I want to go out and get in trouble but I think to myself if it would upset you and if I think it will I don’t do it. I love you to the moon and back daddy I miss you more than ever right now.
holy crap its almost been 12 years. Im a senior now daddy i miss you so much. I hope your having fun with everyone up there in heaven. I am in an automotive program and we have a montero in the shop right now and i cant bring myself to work on it because i know if i do ill cry. I never mean to upset mom but i seem to do that quiet a bit not meaning to. Im trying my best. I was raped and even though i knew that charges may not be persued i still tried. My case was dropped sadly. I have nightmares most nights and i wake up and just think i want daddy b right now. I cant wait to get my tattoos for you i have 2 planned. I miss you so much daddy. I just want to go do doughnuts all the time. I love you daddy please keep watching over me mom and sissy.
hi daddy, i miss you. were coming on 12 years in 2 weeks.Holy crap how is that even possible it still feels like it was just yesterday. Im getting ready to graduate daddy. im gonna do it i have fought so hard to make you proud of me. I get signs that your all around me constantly.i finally got mom to do donuts with me for you. sissy and i would make you proud. I finally decided to do cosmetology school. I have a boyfriend hes amazing. he reminds me alot of you. but i need to get off of her daddy i love you.
I love you daddy. I can’t believe it has been 12 years there is no way. I graduated and now live with my boyfriend. my neice was born on your birthday. I miss you so much daddy life is a little rough without you. I will see you again one day. id come visit if heaven wasnt so far away.
Well daddy we are approaching 13 years. I’m getting married on your birthday. I wish you were here for that. I know if you met him you would truly like him. I woke up this morning and i knew you were here with me. I miss you so so much daddy b. I love you