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Padgett. Jay Padgett Sr. served in the U.S. Navy and the Air Force. Jay was a professional Law Enforcement Officer for 40 years, serving Camden, N.J., Collingswood, N.J., Washington Township, N.J., The University of Florida & retired from the University of Central Florida Police Dept. as a Detective/Sgt. Jay Padgett Sr. is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Arlene; daughters Terri Turner & Nancy Padgett and son Jay Padgett Jr. all of Orlando; grandchildren Meagan Padgett, Brittni Turner, Brandon Turner, and Ashlynn Padgett. Jay Sr. loved his family and friends, and his God given law enforcement profession, motor home, travel, & his community. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the caring Hospice of the Comforter, 480 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. Please visit www.carey-handcox.com to sign the guestbook, driving directions, and to share your condolences with Jay's family.
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Angela
January 25, 2011
Deepest sympathies to your family. He was a wonderful man.
Bill & Lynn Partain
November 21, 2010
Arlene,JJ,Terry,&Nancy :Lynn &I wish to also share how much our hearts go out to you in this time of your loss. Lynn says she will always remember how he always told her she was older.
Steve Carmagnola
November 16, 2010
Arlene, I was deeply saddened by the news. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I feel so blessed for having an opportunity to have known him.
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November 13, 2010
Arlene, May God be with you thru this time. We loved Jay so much for his great sense of humor and love for his family. I am so happy that we got together last September in Disney World. It was so much fun. Love you Terry
Cliff Disney
November 11, 2010
Arlene, and family, may all the wonderful memories of Jay over the years comfort you in this time of sorrow. We'll never forget the time spent as your neighbors, nor my time spent as Jays partner at Collingswood P.D. Cliff & Terry Disney
Daniel Arnold
November 10, 2010
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God Bless.
November 10, 2010
To the Padgett family,
I am deeply saddened by your loss, and I will cherish the memories of all the times Jay and I worked together at UCF Police Department.
Tom Gorbas (Retired UCFPD 1975 - 2006)
Sandy Ford
November 10, 2010
Arlene, On behaf of the rehab team, I wish to express our condolences to you and your family. Jay was a wonderful person and his smile and jokes brightened up our mornings. He was a dear friend to me and I will miss him very much.
Brenda Keen
November 10, 2010
Arlene, my love and prayers are with you and your family at ths difficult time. Jay was the sweetest and funniest guy I have had the pleasure to know. And...he always had your back. My love to you. Brenda Keen and Buck (another Jersey boy)
Mel Carpenter
November 9, 2010
My condolences to Arlene and family. I cannot express the respect I had for Jay all the years we worked together. I know we will all remember him for his humor, hard work, love of life and the Gators. He will always bring a smile to me when ever I hear anyone mention his name. We will miss him.
tim and terri lambert
November 9, 2010
our prayers are with the family
Steve Turner
November 9, 2010
We are sorry for your loss. May God bless your family and give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Steve Turner and Family
Ken and Barb Thomas
November 9, 2010
Arlene, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Jay was a great person and will be sadley missed.
Mike Frost
November 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mike & Dina Frost
November 9, 2010
Jay (Dad 2) will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Stephanie Jump (Racine, WI)
November 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Tim & Terri (Geneva, FL)
Barbara Bray
November 9, 2010
It has been our privilege to have know Jay thru UCF. Our prays and thoughts are with you during this challenging time. No one can say how you feel but can share your grief at such a loss. May God be with you and yours always. K. Patrick Bray ( UCF Maintenance.)and Barbara Bray (Work Control, UCF)
Michael Osborne
November 9, 2010
From your friends at the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Criminal Investigations Division . We have your family in our prayers! God Bless!
Maxine Oliver
November 8, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Debbie Mingo
November 8, 2010
Arlene, Terri, Nancy, Jr-
Jay will never be forgotten, especially his humor and kindness. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie
November 8, 2010
Carrie & David Olsen Titusville FL
tony figueroa
November 8, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
November 8, 2010
Jay,
Sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and your family.
Don & Kathy Reese Orlando, FL.
Sherry King
November 7, 2010
To my friend.
I will never forget what you said to me before you told me Goodbye.
You will forever be in my Heart!
Love Sherry
November 7, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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