Clark Burdel "Sparky" Roberts, 74, passed away Friday afternoon at his residence in Hoaglin Township.

He was born on April 30, 1950, in Van Wert the son of the late Rudolph and Viona (Kline) Roberts. On November 26, 1976, he married the former Penny Jewell who survives.

Other family survivors include his four children, Shawn (Jennifer) Roberts of Tennessee, Todd (Crystal) Roberts of Kentucky, Paula (Dusty) Campbell, of Van Wert, and Clark (Cindy) Roberts of Scott; 17 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; three sisters, Linda Lloyd of Van Wert, Tammy (Jeff) Agler of Van Wert, and Nancy Laughlin of Cincinnati; a brother, Jerry (Helen) Roberts of Van Wert; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Clark was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Heinz.

Clark was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver and mechanic for Conrad's Trucking for over 30 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Mandale Church on St. Rt. 66, in Mandale, with Pastor Tony Gonzales officiating.

Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.