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Alexander Patrick Sparks, 3, of Blair, passed away Sept. 25, 2018, at Memorial Community Hospital and Health System. Visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair. Memorial Service will be held Monday, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Decatur.

Alex was born Dec. 18, 2014, in Omaha, the son of Rebeca Sparks. He was the beloved little brother to his sister, Hailey Sparks. Alex was born with many health issues and faced a lifetime battle with two different rare genetic disorders. Despite Alex's daily challenges, he was one of the happiest children this world has ever seen. Alex thrived on the love and support of his family, friends and the community and those people felt his love in return.

Alex is survived by his mother, Rebecca Sparks; step-dad, Matthew Ochsner; sister, Hailey; grandparents, Roger and Barbara Phillips; aunts, Katie Phillips (Martin Zimmerman), Molly Phillips (Derek Swanson); uncle, Kyle (Brittani) Phillips; cousin, Emerie Phillips; and many other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Marilyn Kinning, Robert Sparks, Glen and Ethel Phillips.

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In Loving Memory of Alexander Patrick Sparks

Born December 18, 2014 Omaha, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest September 25, 2018 Blair, Nebraska

Memorial Service 11am Monday, October 1, 2018 Decatur City Hall, Decatur, Nebraska. Officiating: Dale Wolf. Musical Selections: "If Heaven Was Needing a Hero", "Return to Innocence", "Rise Up"

Honorary Pallbearers: Iron Man, Spiderman, Batman, The Hulk, Mickey Mouse

Alex Your Little Boy

Our hearts are heavy,
Our eyes filled with tears.
We loved you Little Alex
But, you say don't fear.

For I am not in any pain,
I am as happy as can be.
God called me home,
He has set me free.

Mommy, I can walk now
You would be so proud of me.
So don't cry for me mommy
Just plant my little tree.

I know you're going to miss me,
But I will still be with you everyday
Hold me tight inside your heart
Mommy sorry, I just couldn't stay.

Tell my big sister Hailey
I love her so much
With her silly ways
My heart she did touch.

I love you Matt
What a great step-daddy you would be
Thank you for finding my mommy
You make her happy, as you do me.

I want to thank all the friends and family
That stood behind me these last 3 years
So say a little prayer for me
But don't shed all those tears.

--Grandma, 9/25/18

Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file at the Blair Public Library.

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