York, SC – Mr. David Benjamin Padgett, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at White Oak Manor in York, SC.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm-1:50 pm on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with Dr. Jim Neal officiating. Burial will be private.
Born in Charlotte, NC, Mr. Padgett was the son of the late Alfred Padgett and the late Margaret Robinson Padgett. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Judy Padgett, his sisters, Betty Faile and Wanda Gray, and his baby brother, Samuel Padgett. He valued his faith and was of the Baptist faith. After retirement, Mr. Padgett chose to drive a school bus and he adored the kids on his route. In his free time, he enjoyed watching dirt track racing and NASCAR. He enjoyed time at the beach, but most of all, he loved fishing. Mr. Padgett was a huge Carolina Gamecocks fan and you could often find him watching games with his roommate at White Oak Manor, Jack Carroll.
Surviving are his three daughters, Kim (David) Merck of Rock Hill, SC, Crystal (Wayne) Cameron of York, SC, and Penny (Eddie) Merck; son, David (Amanda) Padgett Jr.; his brother, Alfred (Pat) Padgett; his sisters, Susan (Nick) Deiner, Rhonda (Jr) Blanton, Judy Neilson, and Ann McManus; his grandchildren, Johnny, Jason, Matt, Colby, Tristan, Hunter, Meaghan, Tanner, Nick, Garrett, Justin, Daniel, and Sydney; his great-grandchildren, Mattie, Jaxon, Poppy, Austin, Taylor, Caleb, Charlotte, and Caroline; his caregiver, Sissy Cameron; and his dear friend, Jack Carroll.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. Padgett’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.