William T. "Bill" Padgett

William T. "Bill" Padgett obituary, Orland Park, IL

William T. "Bill" Padgett

William Padgett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home on Jun. 18, 2025.

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William "Bill" T. Padgett Age 71
William "Bill" T. Padgett passed away this week, surrounded by his loved ones, in his childhood home, after a long battle with cancer. Bill leaves behind his beloved wife Nancy (nee Riner) Padgett and his children Andrew (Kary), Jessica (Kevin), Sarah (Jimmy), and Mary Kate (Chris). He was an adored Papa to Haley, Mason (Julia), Joey, Bryce, Kayla, Jimbo, and Angelo.
Loving brother to Linda (Tom) Long, the late Winnie (Debbie) Padgett, Jeff (Linda) Padgett, Brian (the late Eileen) Padgett, Diane (Richard) Haywood, Donna (Kevin) Woolsey, and Doris (Steve) Gaddis. Cherished Uncle to many, many nieces and nephews and friend to all who knew him. Preceded in death by his parents Paul and Marion Padgett.
Memorial visitation Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. until time of family eulogies at 6:00 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home 9000 West 151st Street Orland Park, Illinois 60462.
Inurnment private.
Please leave a memory for the family on Bill's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
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