Judah David Sparkowich
April 14, 2000 ~ November 26, 2025
Born in:
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Resided in:
Nashville, Tennessee
JUDAH DAVID SPARKOWICH passed from this life on Wednesday, Nov. 26th, 3:48 pm, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, at the age of 25. He is survived by his parents, David & Sharon Sparkowich of Kansas City, MO, and his siblings, Joshua, Josiah, Joel, Arielle, and Destiny.
Judah was born on April 14, 2000, in Shady Grove Hospital in Gaithersburg, MD to David & Sharon Sparkowich. He graduated high school in 2017 in Hinsdale, NH after having been home educated by his parents. After moving to Nashville, Judah began his career as a musician, a photographer, a property investor, and an automobile enthusiast.
Judah was passionate about living life to the fullest. He worked hard and played just as hard. He had an undying love for travel and adventure and carried with him a carefree optimism and contagious enthusiasm which seemed to make all things possible. He was always in search of the next mountain top, waterfall, or off-road experience. He often enjoyed world travel with close friends, including activities such as: cliff jumping, glacier photography, car racing, and desert and beach excursions to lonely and beautiful places.
He was extraordinarily gifted in playing multiple instruments, including bass guitar, acoustic, electric guitar, drums, and even keys from time to time. He loved to both listen to and play music. He also enjoyed frequenting local coffee shops where he would enjoy down time with his friends and as always looking to make new friends. Judah possessed an enthusiasm for vintage clothing and music gear. He also loved to buy, race, and then sell sports cars.
He loved coming home to spend time with his parents and siblings. He was typically very nostalgic and highly valued the special times he shared with his family growing up. Judah, we will miss your laughter, smiles, and zeal for life. We will miss your participation in family board games, especially card games of cribbage and bid whist. Your laughter during classic films that our family will continue to watch will be sorely missed, and the extra zip you always added to social gatherings will not be easily forgotten.
Last but not least, Judah loved the Lord Jesus as his savior and most trustworthy friend. Since he was 10 years old, he has been a regular contributor in helping to lead worship gatherings in many churches and in houses of prayer. Some of his closest friends have described him as being fearless in sharing his faith with anyone who would listen. Judah, whose name means “praise” is finally face to face with Jesus, the one he has sung about for so long.
The family would like to thank everyone who has contributed in prayer, encouragement, and financial support to the Sparkowich family throughout this crisis. We would like to acknowledge the committed, compassionate and skilled medical staff in the ICU of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. This is where we all spent the last 3 weeks of Judah’s life praying, singing over him, and speaking life over him. Truth be told, Judah is more alive now than he has ever been, safe in the arms of Jesus.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are being received through Judah’s Celebration of Life webpage. (https://gofund.me/b0c4f2e5d).
A Celebration of Judah’s life will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at Breakthrough Worship Center, located at 133 Longhill Street, Springfield, MA 01108.
Arrangements in the care of Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, Nashville, TN. We proudly remain locally owned and operated.
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Celebration of Life: January 3, 2026 1:00 pm
Breakthrough Worship Center
133 Longhill Street
Springfield, MA 01109
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Judah was born on April 14, 2000, in Shady Grove Hospital in Gaithersburg, MD to David & Sharon Sparkowich. He graduated high school in 2017 in Hinsdale, NH after having been home educated by his parents. After moving to Nashville, Judah began his career as a musician, a photographer, a property investor, and an automobile enthusiast.
Judah was passionate about living life to the fullest. He worked hard and played just as hard. He had an undying love for travel and adventure and carried with him a carefree optimism and contagious enthusiasm which seemed to make all things possible. He was always in search of the next mountain top, waterfall, or off-road experience. He often enjoyed world travel with close friends, including activities such as: cliff jumping, glacier photography, car racing, and desert and beach excursions to lonely and beautiful places.
He was extraordinarily gifted in playing multiple instruments, including bass guitar, acoustic, electric guitar, drums, and even keys from time to time. He loved to both listen to and play music. He also enjoyed frequenting local coffee shops where he would enjoy down time with his friends and as always looking to make new friends. Judah possessed an enthusiasm for vintage clothing and music gear. He also loved to buy, race, and then sell sports cars.
He loved coming home to spend time with his parents and siblings. He was typically very nostalgic and highly valued the special times he shared with his family growing up. Judah, we will miss your laughter, smiles, and zeal for life. We will miss your participation in family board games, especially card games of cribbage and bid whist. Your laughter during classic films that our family will continue to watch will be sorely missed, and the extra zip you always added to social gatherings will not be easily forgotten.
Last but not least, Judah loved the Lord Jesus as his savior and most trustworthy friend. Since he was 10 years old, he has been a regular contributor in helping to lead worship gatherings in many churches and in houses of prayer. Some of his closest friends have described him as being fearless in sharing his faith with anyone who would listen. Judah, whose name means “praise” is finally face to face with Jesus, the one he has sung about for so long.
The family would like to thank everyone who has contributed in prayer, encouragement, and financial support to the Sparkowich family throughout this crisis. We would like to acknowledge the committed, compassionate and skilled medical staff in the ICU of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. This is where we all spent the last 3 weeks of Judah’s life praying, singing over him, and speaking life over him. Truth be told, Judah is more alive now than he has ever been, safe in the arms of Jesus.
I can’t picture Judah without a guitar in hand and a smile on his face. I admired his musical skills, but what really stood out was his heart of worship to his Savior Jesus. He was energetic and brought passion and excitement to his environment, being a thermostat who set the temperature and led others with boldness. Judah and I served together in the house of prayer ministry in MA which meant I spent many precious days praying and encountering God with him and his family. Although we have not spoken in years, that season made us like family. I felt like he was a little brother in the Lord. I would come across his online posts occasionally and smile to see him on many adventures, and whisper a prayer for God to keep him. And He has. I find great comfort knowing that Judah is with our Father God and that I will see him again for many more good times in heaven. I miss you Judah!
I will forever remember your contagious smile and your love for life. You inspired me with your creative ideas for business adventures. I treasure our conversations on the phone as you helped me decide on the best car to look for and the best Airbnb properties. Your travel adventures sparked my own love for adventure and helped me realize there is no better time than the present to live life fully and go after your dreams. I will never forget watching you play your guitar and unapologetically share your love for Jesus with whomever would listen… and some who would not. The seeds you planted in the lives you touched will grow and leave everlasting beauty in this life and in the life to come in heaven where we will meet again. One of my fondest memories was a picture of your mom and I both pregnant for you and Alyssa on our trip back from visiting Tennessee.