Albert Earnest “Sparky” Barkmann Jr., 89, formerly of Selma and a resident of Daphne, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013 at the William F. Green State Veterans Home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Sparky and his wife, Dorothy, built and operated Sparks R.V. Park in Selma for 40 years. Sparky was a godly, loving and compassionate man who gave freely and blessed the lives of everyone he met.
He is predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Wallace Barkmann.
Surviving are one son, Albert E. “Sparky” (Jackie Fowler) Barkmann III of The Woodlands, Texas; one daughter, Sherri (Larry) Nichols of Daphne (formerly of Selma); 10 grandchildren, Albert E. (Al) Barkmann IV (Michelle Finney Barkmann), Lauren Nichols (Jason) McKay of Mobile, Kate Barkmann of Houston, Texas, Lee (Ashley) Nichols of Loxley, Eric (Andrea) Barkmann of Houston, Emily Nichols (Michael) Tupper of Honolulu, Carly Nichols (Zach) Trost of Montgomery, Natalie Barkmann of The Woodlands, Christina Barkmann of The Woodlands and Blake Nichols of Daphne; five great-grandchildren, Madison Grace Nichols, Albert E. Barkmann V, Jackson Barkmann, Brooklyn Harris and Julia Harris.
A celebration of Sparky’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Elkdale Baptist Church in Selma.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Cerebral Palsy (UCP.org) or Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Notes of condolence may be expressed at hughesfh.com.
Arrangements by Hughes Funeral Home & Crematory, Daphne.
