Wiley Sparkman

Wiley Sparkman (January 5, 1906 – February 23, 1995) was an American politician.

A native of Springdale, Arkansas, born in 1906, Sparkman moved to Grove, Oklahoma, at the age of twelve.[1][2] He was first elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Delaware County in 1952. After a single term, Sparkman was succeeded by Carl Thomas Mustain. Sparkman returned to office in 1957, and served until his April 1982 resignation.[3] In 1965, Sparkman's constituency expanded to cover a portion of Adair County, and was enumerated district 5. In his final term, district 5 was redrawn, and consisted of Delaware County, Mayes County, and Ottawa County.

Sparkman died on February 23, 1995, aged 89.[1]

References
  1. "Retired Lawmaker Wiley Sparkman Dies". Tulsa World. February 24, 1995. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  2. "[Unreadable title]". Stilwell Democrat Journal. September 17, 1964. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  3. "Nigh Accepts Lawmaker's Resignation". The Oklahoman. April 15, 1982. Retrieved July 23, 2018.


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