"Sally and your family So very sorry for the lose of your Dad. May the love of family and friends help you through this hard time. Your in our hearts and prayers. Love Jamie & John"
In loving memory of
George "Bill" Sparrow
November 11, 2014
George William "Bill" Sparrow, age 77, of 2130 Harrison, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 12:24 p.m. in Good Samaritan Home.
Bill was born May 5, 1937 in Quincy, the son of William Henry and Margaratha Cleveland Sparrow. On October 19, 1962 he married JoAnne Klocke in Quincy, Illinois. She preceded him in death on February 6, 2010.
Bill was in the Navy as an Electrician's Mate Third Class during the Korean Conflict. After the military, Bill was employed at Electric Wheel. He had also worked as a CNA at the Illinois Veterans' Home. He attended St. James Lutheran Church and was a former member of Luther Memorial Church where he served on the church council. He was a member of the Eagles, the Moose, RSVP, and Boy Scouts of America. Bill was also an active volunteer for a variety of organizations and charities, and acted as "Santa's Helper" at numerous parties and at the Mall.
Survivors include: his son, David William Sparrow of Camp Point, IL; two daughters, Nancy (Ray) Gallaher and Sally Sparrow, both of Quincy; seven grandchildren, Kelsey (Michael) Bennett and Jordan, Haley, and Hunter Gallaher, Taylor and Ariel Sparrow, and Tamirra (Christopher) Warren; three great-grandchildren, Michael Warren, Chase Platt, and Noah Bennett; a brother, Richard D. Sparrow and his wife, Pat, of Lewistown, MO; and a brother-in-law, Gene Klocke and his wife, Phyllis, of Montgomery, AL.
In addition to his wife, Bill was preceded in death by his parents.
Services: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Fieberkorn officiating.
Burial: Sunset Cemetery
Visitation: 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: to the family
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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"Bill drove me to confirmation classes when I was in school. He would pick me up in Payson and take me to Quincy every week and he did this for two years. I appreciate his kindness and commitment to doing something like that for a young person. He didn't have to do it, but his kindness of heart meant that I could get where I needed to be. I extend my sympathies, thoughts, and prayers to his family and friends."
"Sally and family, I'm so sorry Bill is no longer with us here. His legacy of love and service to others lives on in the beautiful lives you all lead now! Prayers for God's tender loving peace to grace you in these days"
"Nancy, David, Sally and family, So very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. He was such a kind and generous person. We always enjoyed seeing him! May the Lord comfort your hearts and give you peace as you go through this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love and prayers, The Phillips family"