Joe Padgett

Joe Padgett, 82, of Starke, FL, passed away January 6, 2016. Joe was born to Herbert and Maude Padgett on March 5, 1933 in Clay Hill, FL. He served proudly in the US Army and was a Korean War Veteran. He was very proud of his military service. After his service in the military, Joe worked in the construction industry his adult life. Joe was preceded in death by his mother and father, two sons, Todd and Bruce and brothers, Edwin, Raymond and J.D. He is survived by his loving wife, Frankie; sons, Leslie (Patsy) and Joe, Jr.; daughters, Pam (Steve), Rhonda (Bobby), Brenda (Ernie) and Judy; 23 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Lorene and Frances. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Long Branch Cemetery. Visitation will at the graveside one hour prior to the service. Honorary pallbearers will be Leslie Padgett, Buster Padgett, Jason Padgett, Joe Padgett, Jr., Steve Belt, Bobby Carter and Skeeter Carey. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. (904) 284-4000