George Stephen Sparks Sr

George was born February 14, 1949, a Valentine’s baby, the son of George Samuel Sparks and
Evelyn Rose Pharo. George was active in The Boy Scouts of America and The National Catholic
Committee on Scouting. He was Fourth-Degree in The Knights of Columbus and many
community organizations. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and taught in the
Chicago Public School System for nine years. He then entered the professional service of The Boy
Scouts of America which he served faithfully for over thirty one years.
Being active in his parish he served as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and Commentator. From
2016-2019 George was the National Chairman of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.
His passion for scouting began upon his entering the local Cub Scout Pack back in 1957.
His love of travel took him and his wife, Susan, through various National Parks across the United
States. His enthusiastic joy of Disney also took them countless trips to Walt Disney World and
Disneyland.
A highlight of his travels was the honor of meeting Pope Benedict XVI in Rome, Italy which, also,
happened to be on George’s birthday.
George served faithfully God, Church and his Family; his wife Susan of 51 years, children George
Jr., Jennifer Sparks and Sarah Branham (Benjamin) and his grandchildren Samuel George Sparks and
Elle Marie Branham.
A Funeral Service will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church located at 2016 Willis
Lane in Keller Texas on January 30, 2023 at 10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.