Deacon Ronnie “Ron” Sadler
Ronnie Sadler, age 65, entered into rest on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his residence.
Ronnie was born in Gastonia, North Carolina on December 25, 1952 to the late John Andrew Sadler and Martha Tate Sadler. Ronnie graduated from North Carolina A&T State University. Ron, as he was known to his co-workers, retired after 30 years with Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company/Reynolds American.
Ronnie was a true servant of the Lord. He served the community through his beloved church- Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church, Columbia County Cares Food Pantry, and Columbia County West Rotary Club - where he served as Past President and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Ronnie loved golf and he also enjoyed running in the Peachtree Road Race.
Ronnie is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 37 years, Phyllis Sadler of Martinez; three children, Keela Boco of Gastonia, Rhonda Sadler Collins (Christopher) of Atlanta, and Philip Sadler (Jocelyn) of Boston, Massachusetts; five grandchildren, Laila Sadler, Sade Williams, Toni Williams, Tyler Williams, and Joseph Collins; one great grandchild, Juelz Sanchez; two brothers and two sisters, John Sadler, Jr. (Mildred), Mickey Sadler, Hazeline Belton, and Vickie Belton, all of Gastonia; mother in law, Mable Smith of Virginia; sisters in law, Carolyn Kernodle (Robert) and Patsy Parker, both of Virginia; and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 P.M. Friday at Platts Funeral Home Belair Chapel.
A celebration of Ronnie’s life will take place at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church. Reverend Robert L. Ramsey will officiate. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be directed to the Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 703 Fury’s Ferry Road, Evans, Georgia 30809; or to the Columbia County West Rotary Club in support of the Johns Citizenship Award for elementary and middle school students, 4921 Columbia Road, Grovetown, Georgia 30813.