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James Albert Padgett, Sr., passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in Pasadena, Texas.
He was born on November 18, 1929 in Wortham, Texas to Joe Wesley and Maggie May Padgett.
He was the seventh of eight children. His family moved to Pasadena in 1935 where James attended public schools and graduated from Pasadena High School in 1950.
He met and married Ina Christine (Chris) Montgomery in 1952. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S Army and was honorably discharged at the end of the Korean War. He then gained employment at Hill Petroleum as a Stationary Engineer for 40 years. Following retirement in 1991, he and Chris traveled extensively in the United States and Canada.
James was an avid sports fan and enjoyed rooting for the Houston professional football, baseball, and basketball teams. He was also a fan of the University of Texas Longhorns and he and Chris attended many football games. Since the early 1960's, James and Chris have been members of Golden Acres Baptist Church. James was ordained as a deacon in 1965 and Chris served as the church organist. They taught Sunday school together for over 40 years. James was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by Chris, his wife of 64 years; their children and spouses, Becky and David Smith, Jim and Lounette Padgett, Charley and Sondra Padgett, Mary and Kenney Moore; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He also has one surviving sister, Mildred Lorene (Rene) Nelson, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Sheila Danielle Padgett and one great granddaughter, Kaitlyn Sophia Munoz.
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Donnie Smith
August 17, 2017
To Mrs. Padgett and family, I just learned of your loss and you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many great memories of your wonderful family. Your family was an inspiration to us all. My love to you all. Donnie & Trish Smith (son of another Pasadena Eagle Class of 1950)
August 15, 2017
To Chris and family: we are so sorry in your loss of James. He was such a special man. We will miss him, too. Love Robert and Evelyn
Joyce (Crawford) Franklin
August 9, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of James' passing, but we know he is in Heaven and enjoying fellowship with God now. We will see him someday. Praying for you, Chris, as you recover.
August 9, 2017
Sorry, we didn't hear about James until today. He and Jesse were ordained together. Love to the family, Beverly and Jesse Garnett
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Monica Frederick
August 4, 2017
Keeping your family in my prayers Mary. Your father seemed like a pretty incredible man. Sorry for your loss.
mike clark
August 4, 2017
james,or buba to me ,what a fine man,they don,t make,em any better,i had the privelege to know and work with this gentleman,which made me real lucky,rest in peace sir.
Deborah Mann Brunet
August 4, 2017
So sorry to hear of your father-in-law passing.You are in my prayers.
Frankie Litchfield
August 4, 2017
I am so sorry about James passing. He is in Heaven now continuing to do the Lord's work. My sincere condolences to Chris and the family.
Melinda Gage
August 4, 2017
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.. so sorry I couldn't make it. Love Melinda
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