Shane Allen Sparks

Shane Allen Sparks, age 48 of Talihina, Oklahoma passed away from this life on February 26, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Shane was born on December 30th, 1975 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Pam (Shores) and Gary Sparks. He graduated from Buffalo Valley High School. He worked for the Choctaw Nation Forestry for many years. Shane married the love of his life, Kendra Castillo on May 10th, 1997 in Holdenville, Oklahoma and they began their life journey together. Being a true cowboy, Shane enjoyed going to rodeos, livestock shows, riding horses and teaching his children all of these hobbies as well. He loved watching his children play sports and followed them all over cheering them on. Shane was a great father, husband, son, uncle, and many things to many people. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Shane is survived by his wife, Kendra Sparks of the home; children, Laney Sparks, Hazen Sparks, and Josey Sparks; parents, Gary and Pam Sparks of Buffalo Valley; brothers, Shad Sparks and Shawn Sparks and wife Raina; in-laws, Ed and Judy Smith of Allen, OK; brother and sister in law, Justin and Jaci Smith of Allen, OK; sister in law, Tammy Castillo of Allen, OK; nieces and nephews, Jailey Sparks, Mackenzie Martin, Ethan Sparks, Yancey Sparks, Jase Sparks, Javen Sparks, Jacksin Smith, Braxton Castillo; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Shane is preceded in passing by his grandparents, Jack and Leola Sparks and Walter and Eva Shores; uncles, Troy Shores, Tony Shores, and Donnie Shores. Pallbearers are Jessie Brunson, Kendall Carpenter, Gary Crawley, Tom Duvall, Stocton Graves, Colt Linam, Raymond Ludlow, Sean Mulligan, Walt Sherry Honorary Pallbearers are Jeremy Bullard, Kenny Cook, Gary Daniels, Sam Duvall, Spud Duvall, Tony Goodson, Gary Hugle, Ricky Huddleston, Justin Janda, Jimmie Kirkes, Alan Murdaugh, Stan Mauldin, Bob Sherry, Gary Whitten Visitation will be on Friday, March 1st, 2024 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at McCarn Funeral Service in Talihina, Oklahoma. Services will be on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 at 10:00AM at the Buffalo Valley School Gym in Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma with Bro. Josh Bull and Bro. Mike Bush officiating. Interment will follow at Damon Valley Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service. A meal will be served in the school cafeteria following the service.

Shane Allen Sparks

December 30, 1975 - February 26, 2024