Clarence Reagan Sadler (Doc) was called home on the evening of July 10, 2023.
Reagan was born on September 18th, 1936 in Hickory, MS to Israel Wooten Sadler and Mattie Reagan McMahan. He was cared for by his parents, with whom he lived until moving to Starkville, MS in pursuit of education in 1958. Upon arriving in Starkville, Reagan met his wife and partner in life, Sally Sadler. Reagan earned his doctorate degree from Auburn University in Poultry Diseases and Parasites in 1965. He was the Laboratory Director at Central Industries in Forest, MS from 1967-2000, and he later worked at the Poultry Diagnostic Lab when the laboratory became part of the Mississippi State University (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Reagan was a professor in the CVM and the Departments of Poultry Science and Zoology from 1966 until 2020. He taught animal disease courses which were highly praised by students until the age of 84. Reagan was flattered to be asked back to teach semester after semester. Reagan was proud and honored to be inducted into the Mississippi Poultry Hall of Fame in 2003 for his accomplishments and dedication to the field. Throughout his career he formed lasting professional and personal relationships with colleagues and students. While living and working in Forest, MS with his family, Reagan attended Forest Baptist Church where he led Sunday School and was a deacon for over 30 years. He taught Sunday School at Morgan Chapel Baptist Church upon moving to Morgantown, MS, at the age of 63. Reagan was passionate about jogging, gardening, camping, traveling, and Mississippi State sports. He enjoyed weekly dominos game for over 20 years with his closest friends in Morgantown.
C. Reagan Sadler is survived by his wife Sally Sadler; children Pam Walsh, Bill Sadler, and Jill Morgan; grandchildren Melanie Walsh, Kyle Sadler, Matthew Morgan and Patrick Morgan; niece Martha Rigdon, and beloved pets Little Lady and Suzie Q.
Reagan is predeceased by his son, Wally Sadler, who passed on in 2009 as well as his sister, Omega Hunter, who passed in 2002.
Welch Funeral Home is handling services memorializing Reagan Sadler at Morgan Chapel Baptist Church in Sturgis, MS. The services will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Visitation is at 2:00 PM followed by funeral services at 3:00 PM.
Reagan’s family remembers him by the following: Dad was a conversationalist; he never met a stranger. Reagan was driven and persistent. Dad gave really great advice. Pawpaw had a great sense of humor. Dad had an infectious enthusiasm. Dad appreciated the small things. Pops didn’t take himself too seriously. Reagan was kind and compassionate.
