Zachary “Zach” David Turner (Zachary Sadler), beloved son and father, was born on April 20th, 1982, in Greensboro, North Carolina. He went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, at the age of 42.
Zach graduated from Cypress Creek high school before attending the University of Houston, The University of St. Louis and the University of Hawaii. He completed his degree in Media Production and Business at the University of Houston once back in the states. He accomplished a career in sales and while in Hawaii, hotel management.
Zach was a free spirit, world traveler, and history buff. He lived in and loved Hawaii and called it home for many years. While living in Hawaii he met a wonderful woman, Yumi vacationing from Japan. Zach would visit her in Japan often. Together they share their wonderful nine year old son, Mason.
His world travels include Canada, Taiwan, Japan, all throughout Europe, Spain, Brazil, and Indonesia. He climbed Mount Fuji, skydived, surfed, and wind sailed. He made friends everywhere he went and retained them throughout his life. He was easy going, soft hearted and beloved. He spoke three languages, English, Japanese, and Spanish. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a title he was proud to carry. He will be sorely missed by many.
Zachary is survived by, son, Mason Kimura, mother, Sherry Copeland, brother, Jonathan Elliott, father, George L Sadler III, grandfather, James Seay, and step father, Victor Copeland, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by Tena Seay (material grandmother) and Edward John Klonek (paternal grandfather).
Zach, rest in peace in the arms of Our Savior until we meet again.
