Judge James A. Sparks - In Memoriam

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Judge James A. Sparks

Posted on: Dec 23, 2019

The Honorable Judge James A. Sparks, 72, of Knoxville, TN passed away on December 29, 2018. He was born in Atlanta, GA on January 24, 1946 to the late Roy William Sparks and Alberta Clarke Sparks. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife, Christy A. Sparks; sons, Roy Sparks and Jameson Sparks; daughters, Christa Werden and Anna Sparks; granddaughter, Julia Sparks; and his sister, Wanda Sparks. A private graveside service with US Navy honors was held in Newnan, GA on January 5, 2019. Judge Sparks served as an Administrative Law Judge for the Social Security Administration in Knoxville, Tennessee. As the Hearing Office Chief Administrative Law Judge, he worked hard to provide exceptional service to the public. Judge Sparks adjudicated thousands of disability cases in his tenure with the agency. He led the office to many successes in meeting regional and national goals.