Thomas Benjamin Sparks, 86, of Monticello, died at 12:50 a.m., November 7, 2011. A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the Christ Lutheran Church, Monticello with Pastor Micah Garnett officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m, Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at the Christ Lutheran Church, Monticello. Interment will be in Monticello Township Cemetery. Mackey-Wright Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Christ Lutheran Church, Monticello.