Murray Lee Sadler

Murray Lee Sadler, 85, of Aurora, originally of Hobucken, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.

He served in the United States Army, was a commercial fisherman and retired from Electrolux. He was a member of the Aurora Church of God and served as a Minister for Craven County Jail for 30 years.

He is survived by his wife, Diane of the home; six sons, Doran Salder and Lynn Sadler, both of Hobucken, Mickey Sadler of Granstboro, Tony O’Steen of Hobucken, Timmy O’Steen of Florida and Tommy O’Steen of New Bern; three daughters, Bonny West of Chocowinity, Tammy Lewis of Edward and Robyn Strong of Knightdale; two step-children, Ray Rhoden and Rhonda Luckey, both of Hobucken; two sisters, Alice Bateman of Hobucken and Amy Copen of West Virginia; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 10, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Langford, Rev. Joseph Leonard and Rev. Doug Allen officiating. Interment will follow immediately in Barnett Cemetery, Hobucken.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday night at Bryant Funeral Home and at other times at the home.