Willie D. “Sparkie” Fine, Jr.

Mr. Willie D. “Sparkie” Fine, Jr., 81, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was born March 16, 1944, in Lebanon, a son of the late Willie D. Fine, Sr. and Daisy Kathleen (Wallace) Fine. Sparkie married Sonja (Williams) Hale on May 20, 1977, and she survives. 

Sparkie served in the U.S. Army from 1962 until 1965. He had worked as an electrician for 28 years and then went on to work as a bug exterminator for 14 years. Sparkie loved fishing. He also loved his grandkids and his face always lit up when they would walk in the room. 

Survivors include his loving wife, Sonja Fine of Lebanon; children, Roy Kenneth Hale, Karen L. (Johnny) Saulmon, and Kathy A. (Ricky) Urban; grandchildren, Jessica Fine Kraus, Kati J. (Samm) Foster, Luke W. Hale, Mari A. Hale, Dr. Ashleigh E. (Karl) Tharp, Bayleigh J. Saulmon, Hayleigh R. Saulmon, Chelsey L. (Jeff) Inman, and Macey A. (Dakota) Powell; 13 great grandchildren, with 1 on the way; 1 great-great grandchild; and brother, Wallace “Wally” (Katie) Fine.  

In addition to his parents, Sparkie was preceded in death by his daughter, Darla Y. Fine and son, Gary L. Fine. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Hope Community Church, 665 W 375 N, Lebanon, IN 46052.

Family and friends will gather Friday, May 16, for visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. in the Hope Community Church, 665 W 375 N, Lebanon, IN 46052.