Rodney Sparkman circa 1945 in Pecos, Texas.

Rodney Sparkman - 1970's with his brother George

Rodney Sparkman at his mom's and dad's 60th wedding anniversary with his brothers and sisters.

Rodney and Frances Sparkman with daughter Cindy at a rest stop outside of San Antonio Texas, 1978.

Rodney Sparkman sitting in his favorite rocking chair made by Kenneth Wayne Sparkman. Rodney's step grandson Amando Esparza III (Trey) is behind him.

Rodney Sparkman with his last 4 kids Rodney, Patricia, Jimmy, and Cindy

Rodney Sparkman relaxing in his home in the late 70's.

Rodney Sparkman with in-laws circa 1978 in Pecos, Texas.

Rodney Sparkman with Frances at George and Lorena Sparkman's home in Stephenville, Texas circa 1976.

Rodney Sparkman with one of his customers at his garage circa 1978

Rodney Sparkman with his family: Rodney, Cindy, Jimmy, Cindy, and wife Frances

Rodney Sparkman Sr.- with Frances, Manuela, Aurelio, and the Texas Tornados- Franco and Navarrete girls

Rodney Sparkman Sr.- with Pat, and Cindy at a Roadside Park on the way home from San Antonio Rod-54 Pat-11 Cindy-5

Rodney Sparkman Jr.- in San Antonia at the Alamo with Frances, Rodney Sr., Pat, Jimmy, Wayne, Cindy, Leroy, Scottie, Marco, and Concha August 1973

Rodney Sparkman Jr.- in San Antonia at the Alamo with Frances, Rodney Sr., Pat, Jimmy, Wayne, Cindy, Leroy, Scottie, Marco, and Concha

Rodney Sparkman Sr.- with Rodney Jr., Pat, Cindy, and Frances on Easter 1976 in front of LDS church in Pecos

Rodney Sparkman Sr.- with Frances on Jesse and Helen Esparzas wedding day

Rodney Sparkman Sr.- with Frances on Christmas 1975

Rodney Sparkman Sr.- with Frances, Patricia, Wayne, and Jimmy at Sylvia's wedding

Rodney Sparkman Sr. - with France Sparkman and Cynthia Ann circa 1973

Rodney Sparkman Sr.- with wife Frances Acosta Sparkman christmas 1973