Phillip W. Padgett

Phillip W. Padgett

Phillip W. Padgett, 66, of rural Frankfort, died July 30, 2017 at St. Elizabeth East Hospital, Lafayette, Ind. Born September 16, 1950 in Frankfort, Ind., to Lloyd W. & Imogene J. (Snell) Padgett.

He married Jacquelyn S. Linedecker and she survives. 

Phil was a 1968 graduate of Clinton Prairie High School and took the Short Course at Purdue University.  He was a member of the New Hope Church. Phil began farming in 1973, retiring in 2006 due to health issues.  Phil was active in 4-H, was a 10-year member, showing cattle and hogs, was active in FFA and was state FFA Choir president and also National FFA Choir.  Phil continued his love of 4-H by being Clinton County 4-H Swine Superintendent, Sheep Superintendent and the Clinton County 4-H Lamb Scramble.  He created the 4-H micro mini tractor pulling program that has gone statewide and is a member of the National & Indiana Micro Mini Tractor Pulling Association and was past president.  In 1985, Phil lead the way in starting of 'Ole Hickory Days in Colfax. He was a 25-year member of the Colfax Lions Club.

Phil is survived by:

Mother:  Imogene J. Padgett of Frankfort;

Wife:  Jacquelyn S. Padgett of rural Frankfort;

2 Sons:  Jason (Morissa) Padgett of Frankfort and Patrick (Shelee) Padgett of Fredericksburg, Texas;

1 Daughter:  Lacey Padgett Neher of Frankfort;

3 Sisters:  Constance "Connie" (Duane) Blacker of Colfax, Pamela "Pam" (Mark) Clements of Kirklin, and Bonnie L. (Randall) Sottong of Kempton;

2 Brothers:    L. Michael Padgett of Frankfort and Kent A. (Tammy) Padgett of Frankfort;

8 Grandchildren, Aris, Haley and Nick Padgett, Kara, Kayla and Spencer Neher and Knox and Ryker Padgett.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Jill Padgett.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Goodwin Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 3rd at the funeral Home.  Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park.  Memorial donations may be made to the 4-H Micro Mini Tractor Pulling Association, 1111 S. Jackson St., Frankfort.  Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may share a personal message or order flowers for the family.