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Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday September 12, 2022 at Southwest Church of Christ in Amarillo, 4515 Cornell St. with Kyle Wade and Charles Stevenson officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.
James was born November 3, 1948 in Amarillo, TX and was raised as an only child, adopted at birth by Fred and Ostine Hynson Padgett. James attended Estacado High School in Lubbock and graduated in 1969. James then enlisted in the US Marine Corp on July 1, 1969. He married to Charla Smith on January 16, 1971 and after his Honorable Discharge from the Marine Corps, they made their home in Lubbock, where a daughter and son, Ponda and Cody were born. Upon retirement, James and Charla moved to Amarillo to be close to their daughter and her husband and their children.
James is survived by Charla, his wife of 51 years; his daughter and son-in-law, Ponda and Lorin Chandler and their children Dyllon and Kylie, of Amarillo; his son and daughter in law, Cody and Amy Padgett and their children Haiden and Hudson; his cousin 'sister' and her husband, Mimmi and David Madden and their children Paula, Bubba and Darrell; and by his youngest biological brother, Harvey Bennett of California. James is preceded in death by his parents; and by his biological brothers and sisters, Lucille, Billy, Carl, Gladys, Dolores and Sue.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to: Veterans Resource Center, 800 S, Rusk, Amarillo, TX 79106.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com
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Joan Jobe
September 20, 2022
Just saw this, my prayers & thoughts to Charla & family. Great man & friend.
Susan L McAlexander
September 17, 2022
I have known Charla (and James) for many years, probably since elementary school. I am so saddened to hear about his passing. Words are hard to find that could ease the pain. Charla, just know that you and your family are held very close in every thought and prayer.
Joe A Rose
September 16, 2022
James was a `Good Man´. He was a `Good Marine´ too. His best decision was not joining the Marines, it was marrying Charla! James and I served in Vietnam during the same period, although in different units and places. Still I managed to get over to see him a couple of times. Remember that big ole Texas flag hanging in his bunker. Privileged to call James and Charla my dear friends. Privileged they called me one of theirs. Semper Fi, Marine.
JRose
Norma June Harris George
September 15, 2022
Thinking of you Charla, one of my sweet memories from our childhood & Clayton Carter. Your were special & then James was special when we met him at EHS.
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Linda Scruggs
September 14, 2022
Sending prayers and hugs to Charla and the family. Friends since elementary school at Arnett.
Melinda Hedgcoth
September 14, 2022
James , Charla and I went to Estacado High School together. I consider them, both, good friends of mine. James was always so kind and thoughtful. He was always interested in any of our reunions. He was a godly husband and father and friend.
I pray a blanket of God´s peace over Charla and their family!
Mike and Sharon Watson
September 14, 2022
I went to school with James and Charla from really young years to high school. Mike worked with James at Yellowhouse Machinery for several years also. He was a good man and a valued friend to both of us. Prayers and Love for Charla and her family!
Karen Heatley willis
September 14, 2022
I was a Matador at Estacado HS with James & Charla. We had many good times & shared great memories. James was always the gentleman and I cherished his friendship.
Prayers for Charla & his family.
Mike Eller
September 14, 2022
My sis & I went 2 Estacado with James & Charla. We have wonderful & lasting memories sharing life with them. Rest in Peace, Mike Eller & Beverly Ann Eller Campbell.
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