William Henry Sadberry

William Henry Sadberry, Jr. His Story William Henry Sadberry, Jr. was born in Selbyville, Delaware on July 9, 1958 to the late William and Mary Louise Marshall-Sadberry. He was at home and surrounded by family when he peacefully passed away on December 9, 2023. William, AKA “Butch,” was sometimes called Tappy, Nattyboy, Bunk, Dad and most importantly, Poppop. He attended Pittsville School and bragged about being the first graduating class of Parkside High School in 1976. He was proud to be the captain of the school’s soccer team. After graduating, Butch joined the Maryland National Guard of the United States Army. He received the Army Achievement Medal for his outstanding leadership as a Carpentry/Masonry Sgt., Single Channel Radio Operator and Administrative Sgt. of the HHC 115th Military Police Battalion. During his reign of 20 years, he completed a mission in Korea and Germany. He earned honorary recognition as a member of the Machine Gun Team and was a member of the Maryland National Guard Drug Task Force. Butch was honored to serve his country. Butch was employed by several companies: Dupont Nylon Plant in Seaford, DE, Willards Insulation Co., Supervisor and Coordinator of Macro Environmental Services, Harvard Environmental Services and a ServPro inspector. Butch fell in love with and married Patricia Ann Watters on December 22, 1979. After 25 years of marriage, “Mr. Romantic” surprised Pat and asked her to renew their vows. They were married for 44 years. Butch and Pat loved their children: Towanda, Anthony (Corky), William III (Bunky), Ian and Aaron (Acey). He believed his 16 grandchildren and great grandson were second to none. His greatest joy was spending time with all of them. Butch was a former member of the Black Knights MC and the East Coast Mother Truckers. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping, playing Solitaire, Mahjong, portraying Forrest Gump and cheering on his favorite football team, the Redskins/Washington Commanders. He looked forward to family time and dancing at the Annual Sadberry BBQ. Under the leadership of Elder Matthew Leonard, Butch gave his life to Christ and became a member of Mount. Calvary Holiness Church. His challenge with COPD enabled him to be a testimony of what God can do; encourage, direct and help someone else with health challenges. Butch loved his siblings and made daily calls to check on them. Even on difficult days, he was determined to be a blessing and help to others. Despite many obstacles, his faith in God never wavered. Favorite Sayings I’m not your daddy, I’m your Grandpa. I was born at night, but not last night. Motto No man below me can belittle me, No man equal to me would, And it’s only one man above me William leaves to cherish his memory: the love of his life Patricia; Towanda and 4 children; Bunky’s 3 children; Ian and 5 children and Acey (Shinelle) and 4 children; a maternal aunt, Barbara Marshall; 3 sisters, Sandra (Ernest), Terry (Billy) and Jo Ann; 3 brothers, Kenneth, Reynolds, and Lester; 3 sisters-in-law, Lillian, Phyllis (Richard) and Lorene; 2 brothers-in-law, Horace (his lifelong best friend) and Anthony; a host of nieces, nephews, a god daughter Samantha, and other relatives and friends. William was preceded in death by his parents, sons, Anthony and William III and brothers John, Jackie and Marshall. Butch may have been a small man, but his heart outsized him. Well done Butch, well done.

William Henry Sadberry

July 9, 1958 - December 9, 2023