Wiley Sparkman

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

Wiley Sparkman
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
In office 1957 – April 1982
Preceded by	Carl Thomas Mustain
Succeeded by	Rick Littlefield
In office 1951–1954
Preceded by	A. B Johnston
Succeeded by	Carl Thomas Mustain
Constituency	Delaware County (1951-1954, 1957-1965) 5th District (1965-1983)
Personal details
Born	(1906-01-05)January 5, 1906 Springdale, Arkansas, U.S.
Died	February 23, 1995(1995-02-23) (aged 89)
Political party	Democrat[1]

A native of Springdale, Arkansas, born in 1906, Sparkman moved to Grove, Oklahoma, at the age of twelve.^[2][3] 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.^[4] 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.

Future wrestling announcer legend Jim Ross served as a page to Sparkman by 1969.^[5]

Sparkman died on February 23, 1995, aged 89.^[2]