Eddie Padgett

Eddie Padgett, age 73, of Waynesburg, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones, at his son’s home in Waynesburg.   Born Friday, December 15, 1950, in Lincoln County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Calvin & Gladys Cornett Padgett.  His loving wife, whom he married Saturday, February 28, 1970, is Billy Jean Roland Padgett.  Eddie worked in maintenance and for Sellers Manufacturing.  Eddie was baptized, at an early age, at Pleasant View Baptist Church.  Eddie was an avid collector of many things:  coins, stamps, Hot Wheels, just to name a few. 

In addition to his wife, Eddie leaves behind three sons, William Eddie Padgett (Joyce) of Stanford, Kentucky, Danny Lynn Padgett (Candy) of Waynesburg, and Elijah Jay Padgett of Waynesburg; four grandchildren, Dexter Padgett (Sarah) of Kings Mountain, Kentucky, Matthew Padgett of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Aaron Padgett of Waynesburg, and Ethan Padgett of Stanford; six great-grandchildren, Kiley, Hunter, Karson, Cole, Aubrey, and Tucker; one brother, Leon Padgett (Patsy) of Maryland; one sister, Bessie Stull of Waynesburg; and several extended family members and friends who mourn his passing.

In addition to his parents, Eddie was preceded in death by one brother, Milton Lynn Padgett.

A Public Visitation will be held 11AM-1PM Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Fox & Friend Funeral Home. 

A Public Funeral Service will be held 1:00PM Wednesday, at the funeral home.  Bro. Vola Brown will officiate the service. 

Burial will follow in Double Springs Cemetery.  William Eddie Padgett, Danny Lynn Padgett, Elijah Jay Padgett, Dexter Padgett, Matthew Padgett, Aaron Padgett, and Richard Jones will serve as Active Pallbearers.

Fox & Friend Funeral Home, Stanford, is entrusted with Eddie’s arrangements.  Guest Book at www.friendfuneralhomes.com.

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