James Lamar Padgett

James Lamar Padgett, 86, of Rineyville, KY, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at his residence.

His memberships include: St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Flaherty, KY and Hardin County Cattleman’s Association. He was retired from General Electric and was a lifetime farmer in the Flaherty & Rineyville areas.

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine years, Mildred Helen “Punkie” Padgett; one son, Michael Lamar Padgett; and his parents, Hazel & Ilene Padgett; two sisters, Mary Margaret Whelan and Laverne Padgett.

Survivors include: Five sons, Jimmy Padgett & his wife, Judy of Payneville, KY, Johnny Padgett of Flaherty, KY, Joe Padgett & his wife, Darla of Brandenburg, KY, Bill Padgett & his wife, Connie of Hodgenville, KY, Chuck Padgett & his wife, Dana of Rineyville, KY; two daughters, Julie Hinds & her husband, Mike of Rineyville, KY, Sue Hardesty & her husband, Lamar of Rineyville, KY; a daughter-in-law, Monica Padgett of Flaherty, KY; twenty grandchildren; fifty one great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; one sister, Elizabeth Hawkins & her husband, Steve of Brandenburg, KY; seven brothers, Martin Padgett & his wife, Stacia of Elizabethtown, David Padgett & his wife, Nancy of Flaherty, KY, Leo Padgett & his wife, Joetta of Vine Grove, KY, Robert Padgett & his wife, Peggy of Lancaster, KY, Greg Padgett & his wife, Laurel of Elizabethtown, KY, Joe Padgett & his wife, Lynn of Elizabethtown, KY, Marion Padgett & his wife, Rosie of Florence, KY; his caregiver, Dedra Dougherty & her family; and a host of extended family & friends.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday at Chism Family Funeral Home, Vine Grove, KY and from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Tuesday at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Flaherty, KY. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Padgett will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Flaherty, KY with Rev. Jeff Hopper officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Martin Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church.

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