James K. Sadler

James K. Sadler, 91, of Gatesville passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Gatesville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Gatesville, with Father Timothy Vaverek officiating. There will be a Rosary at 6:00 PM on Monday, October 3, 2011 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel. James K. Sadler was a hero to his family. He was born in Killeen, Texas on October 6, 1919 to C.K. and Currie Polk Sadler. James was reared on the family ranch in what is now Ft. Hood reservation. James graduated from Gatesville High School and served with the United States Army Air Corps from 1942-1945. James was with the 8th Air Force, 358 Bomber Squadron where he was a gunner flying on B17 bombers. James was wounded in combat, decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart and Air Medal. He was discharged in 1945 with the rank of Sergeant. After the war, James began a long career with the Mobil Oil Company. He began his employment with Mobil in South Texas, then transferred to Venezuela in 1952 and had a distinguished career with Mobil. In 1978, the Venezuelan National Oil Company was formed. James had established his home in Venezuela so he stayed and worked with the Venezuelan Oil Company until his retirement in 1992. James service to the Venezuelan Oil Company was recognized when he was awarded the highest honor given by the Venezuelan Government. James married his wife, Magali in Venezuela and was rewarded with a loving wife and large family. In speaking with family, these memories stood out for his brothers and sisters. They always thought of James’s service in WW II, he was a hero in their life and all were very proud of his service. Even more gratifying is the repeated times his family depended on James as the person in their life they trusted to make things right. His love and caring spirit represents the best in all of us. He is survived by his wife Magali Sadler, three children, Diema, and husband Ricardo of Key Biscayne, Florida; Dielly of San Francisco, California; Diego of Barcelona, Spain; and five grandchildren, Gabriel, Julia, Daniel, Sophia and Maya. He’s also survived by his siblings, Edwin Sadler of Magnolia, Sara Larrimer of Gatesville, Jane Jones, and husband Bobby Jones of Gatesville; Bill Sadler, and wife Barbara Sadler of Marble Falls, Bob Sadler, and wife Carolyn Sadler of Fort Stockton, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He’s also survived by the wonderful staff of the C wing at The Meadows Nursing Home.