George William Sparnon, OAM, (21 July 1923 – 19 October 2000) was born to Lionel George Sparnon (9 April 1898 – July 1984) and Tottie Florence Sparnon ("nee" Candy; 9 March 1897 – August 1988), who were both from the northeastern suburbs, being from Walkerville and Stepney respectively.