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Billy Padgett Obituary
7/28/1941 - 11/11/2017
Cochran, Georgia- Funeral services for Billy W. Padgett, 76, of Cochran, who died Saturday Nov. 11, 2017 at his residence, will be held Monday 1 P.M. in the Chapel of Fisher Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Rustin and Rev. Ken Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Billy was born in Bleckley Co. July 28, 1941 to the late Hudson and Susie Coley Padgett. He was a graduate of Cochran High School where he played on the 1959 State Championship basketball team. He was chosen and played on the North-South All Star Team that year. He attended and played basketball for South Georgia Technical School in Americus and Middle Georgia College in Cochran. He was a member of Cochran First Baptist Church. He was a charter member of Uchee Trail Golf Course in Cochran.
He was employed by the Dupree family-owned restaurant, The Grill in Cochran and later became an owner of the business. He later worked for and retired after 36 years of service from Dykes Grassing Co. He was preceded in death by infant daughter Stacy Lynn Padgett, and brother Leonard Outler Padgett.
Survivors are his wife of 56 years, Janice Dupree Padgett of Cochran, loving, faithful son Derek (devoted Daughter- in- Law Margaret) Padgett of Cochran; granddaughter Lauren (Brooks) Gray; grandson Tyler Padgett and beloved great granddaughters Makenly and Emmy Gray all of Cochran; brothers Hudson "Bubba" (JoAnn) Padgett, Wallace (Linda) Padgett and Jimmy (Linda) Padgett all of Cochran; sisters Nadine Holland of Cochran, Peggy (Leroy) Baugher of Watkinsville, Paulette (Lee) Watson of Valdosta and brother in law Steve (Connie) Dupree of Cochran.
Bill will be remembered for his love of fishing, hunting and especially golf. None of these surpassed the love he had of spending time with his grandchildren and great granddaughters. They were blessed to call him their PaPa.
The family will be at Padgett residence on 9th St. Terrace and will meet friends in the Chapel following the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Cochran.
Fisher Funeral Home of Cochran has charge of arrangements.
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Oris Cook
November 19, 2017
Billy was a great man and had many, many friends. He was a great friend to have. Always a smile and kind word for everyone he met. Cochran has suffered a great loss.
Janice, you have lost a wonderful husband.
Prayers for your family.
Oris
Roy and Judy Mullis
November 15, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kathy Sweatt
November 14, 2017
Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
David & Kathy Bowman Sweatt
Seketha
November 13, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
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Kim Manning
November 13, 2017
Our deepest and most sincere sympathy to Mr Billy's family. May God's grace and mercy keep and sustain you, may the love of Jesus Christ fill and surround you, and may the Holy Spirit comfort and guide you, now and always. In His Love, Robby & Kim
Haywood McDonald
November 13, 2017
We grew up together creating great memories. I will treasure them the rest of my days. Thank you for being a great friend, Billy. My condolences to the family for your loss of your patriarch. With sympathy, Haywood and Betty McDonald.
Bert Whitehead
November 13, 2017
Mrs Padgett, I am so sorry for your loss. I became friends with Mr. Billy when I started playing golf at Uchee Trails. He was one very nice and friendly Guy !!!! He will be missed by so many, keep that in mind as you start your healing process. Also he is not sick and he is at peace. GOD BLESS!!!!
Eric & Selina Zieg
November 12, 2017
We are sorry to hear of Mr. Billy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family.
Warren Braswell
November 12, 2017
So sorry to hear about Mr Billyi thought the world of him
Gerald & Joan Manning
November 12, 2017
Our thoughts & prayers are with each of you with the loss of your special loved one. Billy was a special man with a great sense of humor & loved by all. He will be truly missed by all that knew him.
Peggy Stokes
November 12, 2017
Since Ronnie doesn't do Facebook, he always looked forward to our annual bird shoot here at our place and until recent years, Billy was always here. He was a loving and caring man, always bragging on his family. You will be missed Billy but our memories of you will last forever.
Dorothy DeFore Glisson
November 12, 2017
Janice and family, I was so sorry to hear that Billy had passed. May God wrap His arms around you at this sad time.
Ned & Hope Dow
November 12, 2017
Mrs. Janice, Derek, Margaret & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of Mr. Billy. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Elaine Roland
November 12, 2017
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Andrew Coley
November 12, 2017
Thinking of Billy with wonderful memories. From childhood on the farm to playing golf with him once. The gnats were terrible. The Cochran Grill. Love to all.
Andrew and Kathy Coley
John Dykes
November 12, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Joe Alligood
November 12, 2017
A life well lived...rest easy my friend you have earned it...Prayers for Billy and his family.
Lynette Harper
November 11, 2017
Our prayer is that God will give you the comfort and strength you need as you experience this loss. May He flood your mind with happy memories.
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