Eddie Ray Sparrow, 62, of Bardstown, died Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at his home. He was born March 23, 1960, in Washington County. He worked for Big O’Tire. He had a passion for lawnmowers and repairing them. He was a firefighter with the Northeast Nelson Fire Department, and passionately loved his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rekita Ann Sparrow; his parents, Estill and Ada Lewis Sparrow; one sister, Nancy Sparrow Kirsch; six brothers, Joe Sparrow, J.B. Sparrow, Junior Sparrow, Marvin Sparrow, Robert Lee Sparrow, Jessie Lewis; his best friend, Danny Maddox; and his dog, Clyde.
He is survived by one daughter, Brittany (Charles) Dickey of Bardstown; one brother, Joe Lewis; two grandchildren, Mackenzie Dickey and Carson Dickey, both of Bardstown; two aunts, Ophine Nalley and Rose Lewis; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in Bardstown Cemetery.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the funeral home.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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