Robert Sparhawk

In Loving Memory of Robert "Sparky" Sparhawk

Robert "Sparky" Sparhawk was born September 16, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully with his two daughters by his side and holding his hands on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Wlison and Betty Sparhawk, his sisters, Diane Kirk and Judy Whalen, and ex-wife Barbara.

He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth (Bryan) King, and Rachel Sparhawk (Jason Knapp), his grandchildren, Thomas (Katie) King, Jarod King, Chirs Knapp, Katelynn and Lauren Curtis, great greandchildren, Blaine King, Story King, and Jensen Puzakulics.

Robert graduated from High school and voluntarily enlisted in the US Army on August 31, 1966, until August 30, 1972. He was a proud Vietnam veteran assigned to Company A11th Engineer Battalion 1st Brigader 5th division, he had earned VSM Medal, RVNCM, W DEV60, GCMDL. 1st AWD 10/S BAR ARCOM.

After Robert was Honorably discharged, he went back to school and graduated from The University of Akron and started his family. He loved his family, traveling, Jeopardy, Golf, Bowling, Baseball, and of course he loved his Cleveland Browns and Guardians.

Robert will be laid to rest Friday, November 20, 2026, at 1:15pm at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd., Seville, Ohio, 44273. 

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