Zelbert D. Sparks, 70, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:32 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at his home in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late George Franklin and Mary (Brown) Sparks on January 8, 1945 in Wabash, Indiana.

Zelbert married Patricia V. Garner on December 2, 1968, she passed away on October 19, 2000. He retired from Celotex of Lagro, Indiana.

He is survived by a son, George Franklin Sparks (Laura) of Silver Lake, Indiana; four daughters, Phyllis J. Harris of Anderson, Indiana, Kimberly Nethercutt of Peru, Indiana, Mrs. Charman (Floyd) Noland of Wabash, Indiana, and Mrs. Tonnie (Terry) Evans of Wabash, Indiana; sister, Glenna Hampton of North Manchester, Indiana; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Hazel Thompson, granddaughter, Melissa Noland, grandson, Walter Thompson, and great grandson, Jobe Sparks, four brothers and three sisters.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Wabash Chapel Church of God, 1463 Middle Street, Wabash, Indiana, with Ralph Johnson officiating.

Calling hours will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.