Mr. Eric Barrington Sparrow beloved son, father, and husband age 50, passed away on September 8, 2022 at his home in Browns Summit, North Carolina.

He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 24, 1972 to Gerald Barrington Sparrow and Vera Walker Sparrow.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, David Lee Walker and Westover Burks Walker; paternal grandparents, John T. Payne and Willie Kate Payne; and a best friend, John Price.

He is survived by his loving wife, Natalie Williams Sparrow; one son, Isaiah Barrington Sparrow; he will always be remembered by his parents, Gerald and Vera Sparrow; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Susie Williams; brother-in-law, Dr, Chris Williams; sister-in-law, Kim Williams; dear uncle, Clarence O. Walker (Margaret) and uncle, David R. Walker (Margaret); aunts, Cynthia Walker and Arnetta Johnson (Rev. Charles); cousin, Angela Payne; and a host of cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.