Mr. Eddie Renard Sadler, 63, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on June 22, 1958, and was the son of the late Effie Bennett Sadler. He departed this life unexpectedly on July 27, 2021. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ann Sadler, and his brother, James Alexander.

He was a graduate of North Iredell High School. He was retired from the U.S. Army and National Guard. He had a great personality. He had a love for music and socializing with his family and friends.

He leaves to cherish the memory of his life his brother, William Roosevelt (Pearl) Sadler of Fayetteville, N.C.; his sisters, Mable Malone of Alabama, Liza (Joseph) Ferguson of Wilkesboro, N.C., Rosetta Alexander and Sylvia Holmes, both of Statesville; one special niece, Tonja Sadler; and a host of step children, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Sadler.