Obituary of Carrol Marion Sparrow

Mr. Carrol Marion Sparrow, age 82 a resident of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Sparrow was born June 2, 1939 in Bloomington, Illinois to Marion and Cleo (Pedrick) Sparrow. He was a resident of Polk County, Florida since 1980 coming from Illinois and a retired Painter & Sandblaster for Caterpillar Heavy Equipment. Carrol was a member of Dundee Temple Baptist Church and a United States Air Force Veteran. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, square dancing with his wife, driving & socializing in his golf cart, Christian concerts and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 daughters – Tammy Lynn Sparrow & Cindy Lee Sparrow-Smith; 3 brothers – Robert, Herbert & Russell.  Carrol is survived by his loving family, wife of 63 years – Elsie Sparrow of Lake Wales, Florida; son – Darryl (Teresa) Sparrow of Waupaca, Wisconsin; daughter – Debra (Bruce) Lucas of Lake Alfred, Florida; 5 grandchildren – Shane, Elizabeth, Lamar, Justin & Brent; 14 great grandchildren – Skylar, Devon, Tamyre, Memphis, Rosalyn, Reuben, Oscar, Bentley, Layla, John, Antonio, Joshua, Isaac & Alex. Funeral services will be held 6:30 pm Thursday, April 7th with Military Honors at Baptist Temple of Dundee, 206 Center Street, Dundee. Visitation will begin at 4:00 pm at the church. A reception will follow the funeral service at the church.  A private family only interment will be held Friday, April 8th.