MATTHEW SPARKS

Matthew Sparks, age 51, a resident of Middlesboro, KY, passed away September 6, 2025 at the Middlesboro ARH.

He was born October 22, 1973 in Pineville, KY to the late Eula Jean Slife. In addition to his mother, Matthew was preceded in death by his grandparents Elmer and Kizzie Reeves, Uncle Bill Reeves, cousins Luther Reeves and Elena Hembree and wife Janet Sparks.

Matthew was always recognized for having a smile on his face and being friendly.  He was an amazing friend who was always willing to help others.  He especially enjoyed going to the flea market and goodwill, spending time outside and celebrating the 4th of July.  He loved singing and playing music, watching wrestling and racing, participating in outdoor events like four wheeler riding, fishing and camping.  As a young man Matthew was known as the “Camouflage Kid on the Corner”, as he got older he went by “101 Bullett Proof”. Spending time with his family and dogs was very  important to Matthew, he loved his children with his whole heart.

Matthew is survived by his father Rex Slife, soon to be wife Rebecca Cody, children Brittany Sparks, Becky (David) Phelps, Matthew Deawayne Sparks, step-children Steven Raymond, Dustin Raymond, sister Mary R. Fields, aunt Rita (Reed) Harmon, grandchildren Chloe Nida, Blaine Baker, Kevin Baker, Brittly Cornish, Tatum Hoskins, Hayden Levi Sparks, Madison Collins, best friend and cousin Tim Hembree, other cousins Trey, Gary, Tyler and Jeff Hembree, friends Bill Hopper and George, and a host of friends from the flea market who were a 2nd family and other relatives and friends who will all miss him dearly.

In Lieu of flowers, the family recommends that all contributions be made to the Green Hills Funeral Home to help cover final expenses.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Green Hills Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025 in the Green Hills Funeral Home Chapel.

Green Hills Funeral Home, Middlesboro, is honored to serve the Sparks family.

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