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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.

Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clipping on file at the Blair Public Library.