Obituary for George William “Buddy” Sadler

George William “Buddy” Sadler passed away peacefully at his home on May 21, 2018 with his wife, youngest brother and youngest son by his side.

Buddy was born in Giles County, Virginia on March 25, 1940.

He is preceded in death by his parents George Frank and Lattie Catherine Saddler, a sister, Mary Catherine Sadler and a brother, Arthur Sadler.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Randy Sadler, sons and spouses,  Jeffrey and Heather Sadler, Barry and Karen Sadler, Darrell and Missy Sadler, and daughter and spouse, Ronda and William Lambert.  His faithful companion and one of his greatest joys,  his Boston Bull dog, John Deere.

He is survived by his siblings and their spouses,  Shirley and Earl Dillion, Jean and Harold Lucas, Roger and Violet Sadler, Rhetta and Dale Harmon, Allen and Mary Sadler, Randy and Janet Sadler, Emory “Tottie” and Vivian Sadler, and Juanita “Sissy” Sadler, 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He retired as a long time employee of the Radford  Army Ammunitions Plant and the Radford Foundry prior.

He was an avid fisherman and mushroom hunter.  He enjoyed fishing with his grandson and brothers every chance there was until his health kept him homebound.

Buddy was a witty, gentle and kind hearted man who will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.

Services will be Friday, May 25, 2018 from Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 12 to 2 with funeral immediately following, with Reverend Stanley Smith officiating.

The Sadler family is in care of Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Virginia.