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Jim Padgett

Reno, Nevada

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Jim PADGETT Jim Padgett, longtime educator and basketball coach, died on December 19 of congestive heart failure. He was 79 years old. Born in Oklahoma City, OK in 1930, he was a star athlete at Shasta High School in Redding, CA from 1944-1948, and played basketball for Oregon...

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Dear Pete and Debbie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He was respected by all in his field. As you, Pete are. I wish you and Debbie prayers by all to help you through this difficult time.
Fondly,
Kay Gilbert Kartz

Jim was the best boss a person could ever ask for. He made me strive for excellence in a world of mediocrity. Many, many people are better off because of the person that was Jim.

My thoughts are with his family. God Bless you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless - Ken Moen

Pete,
I was saddened to read about your father. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Denis J. Colligan

i REMEMBER JIM PADGETT FROM UNR FROM THE 70'S A VERY LIKEABLE GUY. OUR SYMPATHIES TO THE PADGETT FAMILIES..
PENNY & MIKE R.

Pete
I am very sorry to hear about your father. He was truly an inspiration to us all. Every story he told was filled with a great amount of passion and humor.
I will be unable to attend the service Saturday as I am coaching the High School boys team in Virginia City.
Sincerest Regrets,
Hugh Gallagher

Mrs. Padgett, Pete, Jim, and Chris...What a great man heaven has now. I will always remember his strong presence, booming voice, and wide smile. In this time of sorrow may God be with you guys, this day and always.