Earl H. Sadler Jr., Age 87 of Nashville, TN passed away on December 24, 2009. Sadler is survived by his wife, Vera Goodwin Sadler; son, Chester (Check) Sadler; grandchildren, Michelle S. Mobley, Earl Harlin Sadler III, Chris Sadler, Ashleigh S. Sharp, Tara S. Janecki, Cara Sadler; great-grandchildren, Taylor & Brennon Mobley; Coleman, Caroline, Clay, & Nathan Sadler; Carson & Alexann Sharp. He had numerous nieces & nephews. Mr. Sadler was a Veteran of WWII with the U.S. Air Force & was the President of Sadler Brothers Trucking & Leasing Co. Mr. Sadler was a NASCAR Car owner, #95 [99 Cup races with two top fives, drivers include Sterling Marlin, Davey Allison and Jeremy Mayfield], a charter member of the Nashville City Club, Lifetime Elks (Franklin, TN), Moose Lodge, Star Route Carriers Asso., Sertoma Club, Founder & President of College Volkswagen in Murfreesboro. He was a philanthropist and helped many people.
Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, December 27th from 2:00-8:00 pm & Monday from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm at Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home, 2707 Gallatin Rd., Nashville, TN (615) 262-3312. Service is scheduled to be held at the Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, Dec. 29th at 1:00 pm with Interment to follow at Spring Hill Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers, Nathan and Clay Sadler, and the employees of Sadler Brothers Trucking and Leasing. Family and friends to serve as Pallbearers.(Tennessean)(12-27-2009)
