Barry Martin Sparks, age 71 of Bellevue passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Bucyrus Hospital. Barry was born on October 28, 1951, in Portsmouth, to the late Garland M. and Nettie M. (Davis) Sparks. He married Judy (Slark) on August 25, 1989, and she survives in Bellevue. Barry graduated from Clay High School, Class of 1969. Barry had worked for Norfolk and Southern Railroad as a conductor until his retirement. Barry liked fishing, arrowhead hunting and golfing. He was a member of Eagles Arie #490 of Bellevue.  In addition to his wife, Barry is survived by his son Jason Sparks of Upper Arlington, his stepchildren; Bryan Slark of Charleston, SC., Tom Slark of Nashville TN., Michelle (Keith) Lohr of Groveport and Carlos Slark of Nashville TN., five grandchildren, Brianna, Corey, Isaac, Alyssa and Aly, his siblings Brian Sparks of Rosemount and Vicky Markos of Columbus.  Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023, 1:00 PM EVANS FUNERAL HOME 4171 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus.  Rev. P.K. Fowler officiating.