Background
Sparks, Sherman Paul was born on January 23, 1909 in Toledo. Son of Earnest Melvin and Nancy Jane (Keller) Sparks.
Sparks, Sherman Paul was born on January 23, 1909 in Toledo. Son of Earnest Melvin and Nancy Jane (Keller) Sparks.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1932; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1938; Doctor of Osteopathy, Kirksville College Osteopathy and Surgery, 1945.
Teacher, high schools, Kincaid, Pesotum teacher, high schools, Mount Olive, Illinois, 1930-1942; intern, Sparks Hospital and Clinic, Dallas, 1945-1946; private practice,, Rockwall, Texas, 1946-1995; part-time consultant, science researcher retired. Team physician Rockwall High School, 1946-1978. Medical examiner American Cancer Society, Rockwall, 1946-1976.
Coordinator Civil Defense, Rockwall, 1946-1980. Chairman Rockwall Centennial Association, 1954, Rockwall County Republican Committee, 1964-1978. President Rockwall Parent-Teachers Association, 1961.
Member American College General Practitioners, Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (chairman chairman 1946-1954, numerous offices), Rockwall Chamber of Commerce (president 1961), Sons of the American Revolution (president Plano chapter 1989), Masons, Psi Sigma Alpha, Alpha Phi Omega.
Married Helen Mildred Barnes, August 1, 1930 (divorced July 1945). 1 child, James Earl; married Billie June Wester, February 20, 1946 (deceased April 1959). Children: Randal Paul, Robert Dale.
Married Joyce Marie Sparks, January 23, 1965 (deceased). 1 child, David Paul.