John Elbert King Sadler Sr.

John Elbert King Sadler Sr., 64, of Dublin, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 4, 1946, at Pearisburg, Va., the son of Bittle King Sadler Jr. and the late Inez Wickline Sadler. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his second mother, Dawn Sadler; and a brother, Tommie Ballard. He is survived by his wife, Jean Moorefield Sadler; his father, Bittle King Sadler Jr.; three sons, John Sadler Jr. and wife, Crystall, Scott Sadler and wife, Melissa, and Greg Moorefield and friend, Denise; two daughters, Kristin Boyd and husband, Randy, and Pamela Reed; a brother, Ron Ballard and wife, Bonnie; three sisters, Debbie Stafford and husband, Jim, Donna Martin and husband, Marcell, and Sharron Reed; nine grandchildren, Courtney, McKenzie, Dawson, Zack, Macy, Alicia, Jacob, Amanda, Patricia; and one greatgrandson, Dakota. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire staff of the Carilion Hospice of the New River Valley for the loving care they have given John during the last 15 months of his battle with Multiple Sclerosis, and the kindness and support they have shown his family. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010, at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate with the Rev. Jack Jenkins officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. with services following.