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Thomas Dabney Padgett, Sr.
Tommy Padgett, 65, died February 26, 2022. He was born September 15,1956 in Lynchburg, the son of William Edward Padgett, Sr. and Julia Hagan Woods Padgett.
Tommy graduated from E.C.Glass High School, Class of 1974. Following graduation he worked at N.B. Handy for 42 years.
He had a passion for collecting. Some things were valuable and some maybe not so much.
Tommy was a kind hearted soul. Very likeable, an easy spirit, honest and reliable to the core. He was a wonderful father and adored his kids. Plus he was an amazing “dog whisperer!” He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his siblings William Edward Padgett, Jr. and Julia Woods Padgett Maloney; his former wife Carol Allyn Padgett; his children Thomas Dabney Padgett and Hannah Allyn Padgett; one grandchild Kyleigh Padgett; cousins Bettie T. Farmer and George A. Thompson; and a long time childhood friend, Archer Kirk.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 3788 Buffalo Springs Tpk. in Pedlar Mills, Monroe, at 12 p.m.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
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