Charlton Sadler, age 80, of Bowling Green, Florida passed away at home on December 27, 2022.
Charlton was born on February 6, 1942, in Brooksville, Florida to parents Evey Nadona Sadler and Mary
Viola (Brooks) Sadler. He has lived and traveled all over the United States. Charlton was an inventor
and had 11 patents, some of which were a porcelain solar panel, a static lightning dissipater, and a
porcelain knife sharpener. Charlton and his wife, Jean, were in the radio and television tower business
(National Tower Corporation and National Service Company) for many years where he built, climbed,
and repaired towers. He also was a partner in a motor rewinding business, Gulf Coast Electric Service, in
Brooksville, Florida. After inventing his lightning dissipater, he was also part owner of Lightning Master
Corporation at one time.
Charlton was preceded in death by his parents and by his 11 brothers and sisters: Willie Franklin Sadler,
Lewis Sadler, Clifton Sadler, Alton Sadler, Don Sadler, Roy Sadler, Forrest "Pete" Sadler, Reatha Sadler
Bembry, Alma Sadler Bunch, Alice Sadler Carlton, and Clara Vee Sadler. He was the last sibling to go
home to be with the Lord. Charlton was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Estelle Albritton, brother-in-law, Dale Albritton, and father-in-law, Lloyd Albritton.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jean Albritton Sadler, daughter, Amy Sadler Duke (husband Daniel), and
two beautiful grandchildren, Abby Duke and Trenton Duke. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Pat
Albritton and many nieces and nephews.
He and his stories will be missed. For those wishing to make a memorial gift please consider:
Fort Green Baptist Church 2875 Baptist Church Road Bowling Green, FL 33834 or
Compassionate Care Hospice 3531 US 27 South Sebring, FL 33870