Murray, Newton County, Arkansas
Troy is the son of Charlie and Harriett Loraina 'Self' Sparks.
He has a brother, Clarence Woodrow Sparks and a sister, Flora Victoria 'Reynolds' Sparks.
Troy married Lockie Thomas on August 22, 1931.
Together they had seven children:
Stillman Clarence Sparks
Clyde Clevern Sparks
L B Sparks
Imogene Sparks (Bowen)
Idas Devoe Sparks
Wanda Flora Sparks (Owens)
and Lester Sparks.