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Elmo Sadler Obituary

Elmo Kenneth Sadler, 75, of Bland, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was born May 23, 1934, in Bland, Va., son of the late Edgar H. and Mabel Umbarger Sadler. He and his wife established and operated Sadlers Heating and Supply for 35 years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, JoAnn Sadler, of the home; three daughters, Debra and Edgar M. King, of Bland, Va., Sheree and Mike Lester, of Newport News, Va., Barbara and Jay Hoge, of Tobaccoville, N.C.; three grandchildren, David and Crystal King, Heather Lester; six great-grandchildren; extended family, numerous friends and a special canine, PJ. By Mr. Sadler's request, there will be only a private memorial service. There will be no visitation at the funeral home; however, the family will receive friends at the residence of his daughter, Debra King. In lieu of flowers and gifts of food, please make donations in his memory to Bastian Union Church, 29 Bears Trail, Bastian, Va. 24314 or Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, Va. 24382. Highland Bland Funeral Chapel, Bland, Va. is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 9, 2009.

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Ruth Hoosier

October 26, 2009

Joanne and Girls,
Mike and I are very sad! As you know we ran on with a lot of silliness with both of you and we will miss him as I know your family will. You are devastated now. Call on those good memories as many times as you want. You can't wear them out and I think memories are a gift from GOD.Remember how hard he and John M. worked on that"Little Church" as he referred to it! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all.

Karen Hounshell Umberger

October 10, 2009

To Joanne and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, during this time of sorrow. We all have many fond memories of Elmo, and our Dad thought he was the best!!!
We know that he will be missed by so many people, as he touched everyone with his wonderful sense of humor!!
May the Lord Jesus Christ keep you in his Grace and comfort you!!
Michael Hounshell, Marion
Kathy Hounshell Roberts, Marion
Doris Hounshell, Bland

October 9, 2009

Dear Debbie, my heart is with you at this time. I lost my Dad four years ago and I still miss his terribly.Know that you are in my prays.
Love, Linda Harman

October 9, 2009

We are thinking of you and hope that you know how much we care for all of you. Elmo was always a good friend to us and all who knew him and we will miss him, his smile and laughter. With our love & sympathy.
Jennie Lou & Larry Newberry

Ceraldine Coffman

October 8, 2009

Joann, Debbie, Sherrie,Barbara and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Elmo's homegoing. I have such fond memories of our younger days at Trinity, and in Bland County. Keep your wonderful memories alive and Elmo will always be with you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Geraldine

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