

The candle that burns twice as bright, burns half as long.
- Lao Tzu
Obituary
Jeremy was my brother. A brother who wouldn't let me watch when he would play video games; or at least a brother who sulked when he eventually gave in. He was brother who recruited me to test his chances of becoming a professional wrestler, and after giving up on that idea a test dummy for jujitsu. But Jeremy was also a brother who wouldn't think twice about driving out at 3am to pick me up when I couldn't handle my drink. And a brother who would sit and watch 'Bottom' with me for hours on VHS to keep us entertained; and subsequently quote aforementioned episodes for another 20 years. His passing will leave a big hole in my life and I mourn the loss of future memories together.
Jeremy was our son, an inquisitive and lively, but loving son. He was never unkind to anyone except to his brother, and cared passionately about politics, our pet cats and following his interests. Once he had developed a passion he would follow it fervently, often for considerable time. He loved classic cars and wrecked a few along the way; his driving skills left a lot to be desired. His time as a Lib Dem councilor enabled him to develop his life skills and deal with difficult people. Jeremy had a warped sense of humour and we often received messages which were not exactly pc! We also received gruesome photos of things like stubbed toes for a medical assessment from Mum. He was competitive in skittles / pool and liked to beat his dad. His teenage years with dreadlocks was particularly challenging. Jeremy needed help from Mum to keep them in tiptop condition. It also meant that on family holidays abroad Jeremy was always stopped by security at the airport so we had to allow extra time!
As a friend, Jeremy was like a musical matchmaker, bringing together people from all walks of life with one common bond: an undeniable love of electronic music and raving. He started out as a quiet, introverted guy but fast forward a few years, and he was the mastermind behind legendary meetups in Bristol. He created events that weren’t just about music, but about making people feel seen, heard, and like they belonged—even if they came for the tunes and stayed for the friendships.
Jeremy's other passion was fitness and bodybuilding. He was a permanent fixture at LA Gym in Easton. Leg day? Never missed it. His ‘gainz’ were his pride and joy, sculpted through hard work and a ridiculous amount of protein shakes. He loved sharing his training with friends, often offering to work out with them — though his patience quickly wore thin when he realized they couldn’t keep up. And let’s not forget his love for spin class – because why just sweat in the gym when you can sweat in a room full of stationary bikes too?
We as a family, were privileged to know and love Jeremy. We realize we only glimpsed a part of the remarkable person he became. Each story shared reveals new facets of his character, filling us with even greater pride. While your time with us was tragically cut short, you leave behind a legacy of vibrant memories and a spirit that burned bright.
Celebration of Life RSVP | Tuesday 18th February
This will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Tuesday 18th February at 10.30am. BS13 7AS. Please wear bright clothing as Jeremy disliked any sort of formality. Family flowers only. This will be followed by refreshments at the Arnos Manor Hotel BS4 3HQ
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His willingness to get stuck in and help plus his stoic ways always brought a Spark to the day.
I remember calling him at 3.30am on the night he'd won his seat to tell him he'd won. He'd gone home to bed because he thought he had no chance of winning... but he did win! Jeremy was a winner!
Jeremy was kind, caring and always enthusiastic about trying new things. I always enjoyed spending time with Jeremy - he made people feel welcomed and appreciated. He will be sadly missed.
Farewell Jeremy, and thank you.
There are two memories I’ll treasure.
One was Jeremy stepping in to call someone out for saying something somewhat inappropriate to me during a pub quiz - thanks Jeremy!
The other what turned out to be the last words I’d ever hear from him. “Happy New Year Cynthia”
Gone all too soon - I really hope it’s a good after party Jeremy!
Many condolences to all his family and close friends. xxx
In our last conversation we were chatting about him making over payments on his mortgage and growing up something that he doesn't have to think about anymore. He will always be forever 38.
I still can't believe Jeremy has gone when I see something that makes me laugh I still think I'll send that to Jeremy and we can laugh about it together. I miss chatting to him about our latest gym regimes, various tech issues that come up in our work and just generally about music and life.
Rest in peace, my dear friend you will be missed


Though it's hard to come to terms with his loss, I will always cherish the wonderful memories we shared—our discussions about the gym (and new gyms to go to explore), exercise techniques (injuries included), nights out, his funny t-shirts and the priceless lesson he taught me about friendship.
Jeremy will be missed more than words can express, but I’m forever grateful for the time we spent together and the impact he had on my life. Rest in peace, my dear friend. Thank you for being so genuine.
And plotting the next party night! I loved how even though he was a House/Trance/DnB man he would still come out for drinks, chats and giggles before the Techno nights too. Sometimes even coming along to Techno ones as well, which were “a bit too fast ;-) “
Jeremy has left a big space in our hearts and I will miss him very much.
Sending much love to his family.
Rest in peace. With love Indi xxxx
Growing up in Clutton, living closeby, our paths crossed numerous times over the years!
Memories that immediately spring to mind-
*Water fights. From memory he had several huge water pistols, hours of fun
*Wrestling. Loaned each other various tapes over the years
I remember the last comment I sent him on Facebook, regarding Sash! Or Chicane. Didn't end up going to the Chicane set, however nearly did so our paths would have crossed then.
Must confess, didn't have Jer down as that particular genre, remembering other music he previously loved, his long trench teenage jacket so an interesting surprise my end!
Genuinely loved Nick Fox's Jer selfies over time, I thought they were gold
He will certainly be missed.
He will be missed
Goodnight Jeremy David
Rest in Peace
Sending our love to his very dear family.
Marjorie and Ian
I’m going to miss you Jeremy, I hope wherever you are now you are filled with joy and peace. ❤️🌠


Jeremy was the heart and soul of our group. He had unique ability to connect with people from various circles. Always enthusiastic and ready for any adventure. I'll never forget his kindness, witty humour and his talent for pulling out a music track or quotes from any movie and old series perfectly suited for the moment.
Rest in peace JZ. You were an amazing friend and I miss you beyond words.



We texted for a couple of days. He spammed me with links to music, unsolicited screenshots of his latest bike ride stats and massively overshared about his personal life. A huge Red Dwarf fan, his knowledge was even better than mine and he impressed me with quotes from the show. He also revealed his former status as a Lib Dem Councillor for Clutton. This sealed the deal for me—I had to meet this guy. It’s not every day you meet a Red Dwarf-loving bodybuilder who likes to rave and has served on his district council. He just seemed so unique and had totally nailed the “hot nerd” image.
We met up for the first time in The Plough, Easton, a favourite pub for both of us. He turned up on time and seemed genuinely interested in me. I loved his curiosity and interest in people and I could see he was a gentle soul. From then on, every date was easy and fun. He was quite charming in his own Jezzer way.
Over the months, I showed him around Bristol and the surrounding areas, visiting deer parks and picturesque villages. He liked to take me to the cheapest and grottiest pubs in Easton for the cheap beer and vibes. He spent time with me in Manchester, where we explored the north, visiting York, the Peak District and Blackpool. He took me on a tour of Clutton, where he showed me all the changes he had made during his time as Councillor, such as adding crossings, road markings, and 20mph speed limits, which made the village safer for pedestrians. I was impressed!
Due to me having to spend a lot of time up north to help a sick parent, our relationship was never really defined, but we were happy to go along with things and see where it took us. There was zero pressure and expectation, and this openness seemed to allow things to flourish into a truly authentic connection. Neither of us was trying to take from each other or tie each other down. We just wanted to give and enjoy fun times and friendship.
Thank you, Jezzer, for the time we spent in the last 18 months. It was mostly (unintentionally) hilarious, and I’m so glad that we always prioritised mutual respect and appreciation for each other.
You are deeply missed.
"Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast" - Ace Rimmer














your readiness for life was undeniable, you never failed to make people laugh, liven conversation and come up with the most curious and fantastic thoughts, and you brought great energy everywhere you went, and your candor rang true.
you will be so greatly missed Jeremy.
May all the beauty in the skies be flying high with you 🤍













I knew Jeremy through the Bristol Electronic Music Meetup group which he and Aneta Gorka grew and nurtured together. We met as I was a Meetup organiser too but finding JZ made such a massive positive impact on the quality my friendships and my life, as finally in my 50s I found my tribe.
Yet it wasn’t just me, he did this for everyone he met in every walk of life! I don’t know how he had the time but he just knew how to make every person he met feel seen, heard and so special. That it didn’t matter how much of a nerd, geek or outsider you felt because with him and everyone around him you were suddenly one of the kool kidz! I think that fostering inclusion and belonging was a theme running all through his life.
It’s extraordinary, as our worlds collide in three ways. I could’ve met Jeremy, think I even did, when he was working to get elected for BathNES council as I was Lib Dem Political Assistant for SGlos until 2011 but his term of office started just as my job ended. My old colleagues also knew him and our Facebook friends network is all interlinked. And now with a by-election in Saltford I’ve been campaigning with the Greens and the councillor for the same Clutton ward that JZ represented, who also knew of him. Which sort of feels disloyal, so sorry! But like me we shared a belief that politics shouldn’t be too tribal, it’s just a way of creating a thriving community. Making the world around you a better place with one set of white lines at a time! 😂
My phone tells me I have at least 139 photos of JZ. Initially it mildly irked me 😂 that he would often steal my raving or other photos which I had posted in our private WhatsApp, to post on his FB profile, I’m now going to miss that terribly! And I’m pleased you all get to see more of his life through my photo lens as there’s some on this website.
Because of Jezza a few of us older crew had started doing some more wholesome things outside of music like kayaking, table tennis, cycling, Dom Whiting’s drum and base on the bike (Something about the mix of anarchy, cycling and music!), walking on the beach in the sunshine, the Bristol light festival, mini festivals, Christmas markets and bowling. Somehow he enhanced and enlightened the world of everyone around him.
There will be good days and bad days. The days where we fondly remember and miss his cheery WhatsApp of the tune he was working out to, or the video of him in the gym or on a night out, and there will be the darker moments where we might think, “why have you left us so soon? How do I cope without you?”
But I will forever be grateful that I got to experience his unconditional friendship, his joy for life and effervescent passion for music!
JZ thanks for your relentless optimism! You had an almost innocent expectation that life will be ok no matter what and actually that’s not a bad way to approach this crazy-ass world. 💞
RIP 🕊️ Jeremy Sparks you are missed.





















R I P mate heart and thoughts are with family and those that were closest to him ❤️
I'll be grateful for the time we spent together on bike rides, camping trips, kayaking, and his legendary guided tours of Easton ! Especially the introduction to the Ethiopian and Somalian restaurants.
Jz will be waiting for us all at the eternal after party in the sky, see you there one day old friend.......


We could here many times the ping, ping from the garden as he shot at tins as practice targets.
The funniest thing I remember was when Jeremy as a young boy decided to set up his own little business in car washing. ( I love kids who show initiative and "entrepreneurisum"). He came to wash our car and I paid my dues. When I went to look at the car it looked worse than when he started. Think he decided at the time it was too much like hard work as our car was the first and last in his business. 🤣
You were taken too soon but your memories will live on.
Much love sent to Annette, Tony and Matt and the rest of the family. Xxxx
Although we hadn’t seen each other for a while after I left Bristol he came to visit me in Manchester last summer. I was so happy to see him after such a long time-I was going through some stuff at the time and seeing him instantly gave me positive energy!
As the organiser of a meet up group, he was a big part of the music community and brought so many people together through his warm and beautiful soul. He was also one of the most active people I knew. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. Jeremy was a legend and he will be deeply missed by so many people. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace my friend 🕊️💐🤍 xxx




It wasn’t until I started my first job that I bumped into Jeremy again. He didn’t recognise me, but I knew him straight away. He was always so curious, full of questions and ideas, and he could chat about absolutely anything for hours.
We worked together for four years, and even after we all moved on, we stayed in touch. Jeremy, I will miss you so much. I feel so lucky to have known you, and even luckier to have called you my friend.
I had the pleasure of working with him in IT for the past 3 1/2 years.
He'd always make me laugh whenever we'd talk which was almost daily, I enjoyed his stories of his recent lady encounters and the shenanigans he'd got himself into over the weekends all whilst solving an IT problem.
He lived without worry or regrets in the things he did. His enthusiasm and charm will continue to burn bright with everyone he knew and befriended. I certainly will miss him.
He will be sorely missed. RIP Jeremy.
We didn't chat a great deal at Sky, I was trying to prove myself in my new role while he seemed to be doing everything he could to get sacked from his! He did stand out as quite the character though.
Jeremy went on to leave the company, and our paths crossed again a couple of years later at a new company we both ended up working for for several years. This time round we got to know one another a lot better and worked quite closely with one another. There was never a dull moment with Jezza, he certainly brought a certain flare to the workplace!
I was talking with my mum last night, I don't think she ever met Jeremy but when I told her about the sad news. She straight away knew exactly who I was talking about due to a period of time where for whatever reason, we decided to do Jeremy selfies. It become quite a big thing on my Facebook page and many family and friends would all look forward to the latest selfie with Jeremy whilst we tried to get through our 9-5!
I thought I would share a selection of these here as I know it gave us a fair few chuckles at the time.
You were always a good laugh Jezza and you will be missed mate. I'm sorry life got in the way and we didn't make more of an effort but i'll treasure the times we did share together.
Thoughts go out to all of your family during this difficult time. Rest in peace mate.
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I knew him as the kid and the teenager, sporting a strong look of Che guevara tshirts and Matrix inspired leather trenchcoats. We hung out at lunchtimes, rode the school bus together, did stupid stuff together outside of school
I had my first job with him. We spent hours making potpourri & glueing lotus heads on sticks in a factory for about 50p an hour. A job so easy that a couple of spotty teenagers could do it for peanuts.
But also a job we both managed to get fired from for gross misconduct (which I don't think he ever admitted to his parents!)
I never met anyone who had a bad thing to say about Sparky (except maybe his employers); which is a massive testament to how selfless, warm and friendly he was to everyone he met. He was just so unashamedly himself, with an infectious passion for so many things.
He also had a natural ability to attract other people to his passions and causes he believed in. Something he put to amazing use later on in life with his politics, music and charity.
Ultimately, I remember him as one of those people who made the world that little bit brighter, exciting and more interesting, just by being in it.
So sad to leave us so young, but what a legacy he leaves behind him
Rest in peace mate
He was the most kind and caring person. And I have nothing but happy memories of our little group. Mainly having to nudge him for his turn in card games!
Taken far too soon.
‘Those we love don’t go away
They sit beside us every day
Unseen, unheard but always near
Still loved, still missed and always dear’



RIP, on to the next journey.
Your friend, Cleaves
I will miss our trips to the pub and the many hours of card games played (even if you didn't ever seem to remember the rules), just too many great memories to recall then all.
Sleep well.
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