Padgett Westerfield Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Hot Springs, Arkansas

Padgett Lee Westerfield, age 80, of Hot Springs, died March 31, 2002 of complications from pneumonia. He was born April 4, 1921 in Tuckerman, AR. He was a retired Chevy-Oldsmobile dealer in Hazen and Malvern. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs and was a 32nd degree Mason.

He was involved in improving the progress of Hazen and Malvern by helping develop the sewer system and paving the city streets of Hazen, and by widening Highway 270 from Malvern to Hot Springs from two to four lanes. He sponsored many boys and girls softball and bowling teams. He was a member of The Chamber of Commerce of Malvern, many city clubs, and the building committee for the First United Methodist Church of Malvern. He was known for providing cars to the contestants of the Miss Arkansas pageants and one year gave 50 Oldsmobile convertibles.

Padgett was survived by his wife, Elizabeth Osborne Westerfield; three daughters, Sharlene Tullos of Cabot, Rhonda DeJarnatt of Van Buren, Aria Westerfield of Little Rock; four grandchildren, Matthew DeJarnatt, Tony DeJarnatt, Julie Love, and Andy DeJarnatt; four great-grandchildren; two step-sons, Jeff McDonald of Los Angeles, CA, and Bob McDonald of Little Rock.

Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at Forest Hills Memorial Park, with Rev. David Wilson officiating.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. this evening (Tuesday) at Griffin Leggett-Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Highway 5 North, Alexander, 455-1067. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1100 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901.

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I know this is an unusual entry, but I wanted to say something in memory of my dad. Daddy was someone to be admired. He came from humble beginnings and made something of himself. He was a well respected business man and was successful.

Daddy, I Love and Miss You terribly! You were my source of strength. Thank you for loving me and challenging me to be the best I could be. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I Love You with all my heart and soul. Your number one...

Sharlene Westerfield

July 03, 2002 | Cabot, AR

Aria: I hope you will remember me from our college days...I have thought of you many times through the years. My parents live in Beebe and they notified me of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Marilyn Kirkpatrick Lyden

April 05, 2002 | Houston, TX

On behalf of the staff of Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park, I would like to personally extend my deepest condolences to you and your family at this time in your lives.
Sincerely Yours,
Shawn P. Conners
General Manager
Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park.

Shawn Conners

April 05, 2002 | Alexander, AR

Rhonda and Gary,Matt,Tony,Julie,and Andy;
I'm so sorry to read of your loss.
I'll be praying for you all during this time. It's been forever and a day since we've seen each other,but no matter what the FATHER promises that one day we'll all be together again.
GOD bless you all,
Ron and family

P.S.
Matt, I've got an almost 4yr old little girl and three GREAT kiddoes from her previous marriage.
e-mail me bro.

Ron Shirley

April 04, 2002 | Texarkana, TX

Liz
I am so sorry to hear about Padgett. He was such a nice guy. Let me know if I can help you in any way.

Randy Turner

April 04, 2002 | Arkadelphia, AR

Liz,
Joey and I have fond memories of living at Happy Pines and of seeing you and Padgett always working to make it a nice place to live. You were such a loving couple and an inspiration. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family. Vicki and Joey Shadell

Vicki and Joey Shadell

April 04, 2002 | Perryville, AR

With deepest sympathy and regards.

Love, Lynda

Lynda Latham

April 03, 2002 | Little Rock, AR

Rhonda - We're so sorry to hear about your dad. Our hearts and prayers are with you, Aria, Sharlene and all the grandchildren.

Larry and Kathy Langley

Kathy Langley

April 03, 2002 | Malvern, AR

Rhonda, I will keep you in my prayers. My Dad, Orval Murry, former service manager for your dad, wishes to also send his sympathy to you and your whole family.

Shirley Murry Henry

April 03, 2002 | Malvern, AR

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