GREENVILLE – Thomas Wendell Saddler, 89, of Greenville, died Monday, February 7, 2022, at his residence. Born December 26, 1932, in Muhlenberg County. He was a general operator for Ford Motor Company, and attended Leigh’s Chapel General Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, going to the lake, riding his tractor, and bush hogging. He was also an avid UK basketball fan. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Saddler; parents, Charles and Ida Belle Saddler; and six brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Krieger Saddler; children, Jane (Steve) Ryan of Aroma Park, Ill. and James (Michelle) Saddler of Greenville; grandchildren, Stacy (Marvin) Kirk, Nicole Ruebensam, Kayla Saddler, and Andrew Saddler; great-grandchildren, Preston Kirk, Jocelyn Kirk, and Braidon Neal; great-great-grandchild, Kygn Neal; and sister, Betty (Gene) Sapp.
Graveside funeral services will be Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Old Jackson Cemetery in Greenville, with Fr. Will Thompson officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City. Prayer services will be Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com
