Thomas E. Sparks - Atwood Cemetery - Atwood, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 34° 58.702 W 096° 20.822
14S E 742180 N 3873858
A small zinc obelisk marks the final resting place of Thomas Edward Sparks in Atwood Cemetery, Atwood, OK. Thanks to Findagrave for information about his name.
Waymark Code: WM17EKX
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member elyob
Views: 4

This is a standard short obelisk, topped by an urn that looks a little bruised. Besides the inscription on the front, the remaining three panels are blank, and there is an epitaph below the panel:

Thomas E.
Sparks

Born
Feb. 15, 1842,

Died
Jan. 7, 1897,

Aged
54 Yrs. 10 Ms. 23 Ds.

Remember friends as you pass by,
As you are now so once was I.
As I am now soon you must be,
Therefore prepare to follow me.
Date of birth (optional): 02/15/1842

Date of death (optional): 01/07/1897

Website: [Web Link]

Additional Coordinates (optional): Not Listed

Headstone text (optional): Not listed

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