Larry D. Sadler Sr.

September  4, 1948 ~ March 17, 2026

Larry Dell (Dale) Sadler Sr was born on September 4, 1948, in Valley Mills, Texas, to his loving parents, Jack & Oma Sadler. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Homer, Jack, Billy, Freddie,  and  Mary  Hairston.  Larry  Dell  Sadler,  Sr  is  survived  by  his  spouse  Ocie  Sadler,  his children Guana Reanee' Sadler-Walton (Jacksonville, Florida), Larry Sadler Jr (Houston, Texas) Antonio  Sadler  Sr  (MacClenny,  Florida),  Kyieshia  Hughes  (Lawrenceville,  Georgia),  his  nine grandchildren, his sister Leoma Hemphill & Diane Diggs, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Larry  Dell  Sadler  Sr.  came  of  age  during  the  desegregation  of  the  Texas  school  system  and graduated from Valley Mills High School in 1967. Following graduation, he entered Job Corps, where he began developing and refining his trade skills. In 1969, he met the love of his life, Ocie Edwards, and they married on March 31, 1976.  Larry and Ocie relocated to Detroit, Michigan, where he worked for B&B Construction before eventually retiring from Ford Motor Company. In 1995, Larry returned with his family to Valley Mills, Texas, where he resided until his passing.


Larry Dell Sadler Sr sunset was Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple Texas. He leaves behind a legacy of strength, courage, and love. He is known for his love for his wife, and taught his children hard work, perseverance, and to set their sights on goals then work to accomplish them.

Larry D. Sadler Sr. Memorial Video

Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday at the First Baptist Church in Valley Mills, Texas.

Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church .

Pallbearers Fredrick Sadler, Michael Sadler, Mark Sadler, Billy Sadler Jr., Tyrone Diggs, Rodney Diggs

In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a donation to Ocie  Sadler go to Zelle 904-318-9167

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