Russell Lee "Rusty" Sparks, 87 of Bentonville, Arkansas died January 31, 2020 in Centerton, Arkansas with family. He was born May 5, 1932 in Murray, Arkansas to son of Hiram Sparks and Naomi Carlton Sparks. Rusty worked driving trucks for several different companies here in Arkansas and Nebraska. He married Lois Howard in 1972 in Huntsville, Arkansas

He is survived by his wife, Lois Sparks of the home; son, Stephens of Fayetteville, Kevin of Scottsdale, Arizona, Russell Ray of Pottsville, Arkansas, Jr. of Chicago; granddaughters, Melissa and Cohen of Springdale, Emily of New Mexico; grandson, Jeff and wife, of Newton, Kansas; brother, R.C. Roberson of Harrison, step-sons, Kirk of Centerton and Jim Thomas and Elena of Springdale.

The family will have a private service at a later date. Memorial Funeral Home of Springdale handled the cremation arrangements.