NASCAR Cup Series

Longtime Speedway Children's Charities executive passes away

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 3:11 p.m. ET

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The longtime executive director of Speedway Children's Charities has passed away. Thomas Sadler -- an Air Force major general who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam -- was 90 years old.

"Tom was a dear friend and wonderful man," said Claudia Byrd, executive director of the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities. "He had an amazing passion for making children's lives better and always said, 'When you look into the eyes of children you've helped, you're looking into the face of God.'"

Members of the NASCAR community took to Twitter to remember Sadler.

Sad to learn of the passing of Maj. General Sadler on Monday. Always enjoyed my conversations and time spent with him. #RIP
— Regan Smith (@ReganSmith) September 8, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to family of longtime Director of @SCCNational Major General Tom Sadler USAF, who has passed away.
— AtlantaMotorSpeedway (@amsupdates) September 7, 2015

Very sad to hear of the passing of Major General Thomas Sadler long time Exec Dir @SCC_Charlotte Retired @usairforce Prayers & Salute!
— Germain Racing (@GermainRacing) September 8, 2015

Saddened today to hear of the passing of General Sadler. Thanks to him for all his support of SCC & @SCCNewHampshire. #SMILove
— NH Motor Speedway (@NHMS) September 7, 2015

Services will be held at Calvary Church (5801 Pineville-Mathews Road, Charlotte, North Carolina) on Monday. Visitation is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., with the funeral service to follow at 3 p.m.

Condolences from all of us at Shake and Bake.