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Billy Lee Padgett

Billy Padgett Obituary

Billy Lee Padgett, 64, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 in Samaipata, Bolivia, where he retired nine years ago. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Ill., May 2, 1948, to Bill and Doris Padgett.

Billy was an accomplished actor, having appeared in off-Broadway shows in New York City, multiple runs at the George Street Playhouse with many national tours under his belt. Billy appeared in many television shows as well, most notable are As the World Turns, All My Children, 321 Contact and Sesame Street. He was a member of Actors Equity Co., a former company member of Second City in Chicago and was a member of The Players in NYC.

Billy is survived by his former wife, Pennye of Midland; daughters, Kristy Padgett of Seattle, Wash. and Val Padgett of Midland; brother, Ron Mullins of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; several nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He will be remembered for his gift of laughter and expertise in improvisational comedy.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Midland Daily News on Dec. 20, 2012.

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Mark C. Van Sluyters

December 22, 2012

My sympathies to his family and to his many friends. With memories of better times. Mark. C. Van Sluyters, Class of 66

Mary Ellen Hawk

December 20, 2012

Val, Kristy and Pennye, I send my thoughts and prayers to you. It is a sad thing to lose someone you loved. Keep all of the good things in your heart and he will never be far away!

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