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James Earl Sparrow

September 20, 1931 ~ November 21, 2020 (age 89) 89 Years Old

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James Sparrow Obituary

James Earl Sparrow, 89, of Kinston passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Clara Sparrow; parents, James and Elizabeth Sparrow; granddaughter, Shanna Kelly.

Left to cherish his memory is daughter, Edna Kelly; sons, Milton Sparrow and wife Sandra, Donald Sparrow, Michael Sparrow and wife Dee; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2020 at Pinelawn Memorial Park with Pastor Rick Vernon officiating.

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Graveside Service

Friday
November 27, 2020
1:00 PM
Pinelawn Memorial Park
4488 US-70
Kinston, NC 28504

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