Noble Wayne Padgett

SFC Noble “Wayne” Padgett passed away on March 8, 2018 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Sherrill’s Ford after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was a 20 year career veteran of the US Army in telecommunications. During which time he was awarded multiple accommodation awards and medals. He was always working diligently around the home and always helping others. He loved his family and his church. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

He was preceded in death by a son Kevin Wayne Padgett; parents Paul and Mary Rosella Richardson Padgett and a sister Sharon Kay Little.

Survived by a loving wife of 39 years, Linda Jane Smithey Padgett of Claremont, NC; daughters, Saundra Petty Huffman of Claremont and Cheryl Petty Weaver and husband Timothy Eric Weaver of Powell, TN. Four grandchildren, Jennifer Canella of Hickory, Jordan Huffman of Newton, Briana Stephens and husband Shane of Powell, TN and Courtney Weaver of Powell, TN. Four great grandchildren, Jacob and Callie Canella of Claremont, Zoey Huffman of Conover and Cash Stephens of Powell, TN; brother John Padgett and wife Kelley of Arkansas; sisters, Linda Aragon of Texas and Joyce Turner and husband JR of Texas; several nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Nephew, Danny Little and Niece, Amy Wickham of Colorado along with the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and special friends for their support during this difficult time, and the wonderful care given by the staff of Catawba Regional Hospice , Sherrill’s Ford.

The family will receive friends at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Conover, NC Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 12:30 to 1:45 pm.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm officiated by Bishop Bruce Arndt and with President Raymond Pate presiding. A Graveside ceremony will follow by President Raymond Pate at Catawba Memorial Park with Full Military Honors.

Pallbearers will be Jordan Huffman, Shane Stephens, Alec Smithey, Craig Smithey, Jamen Smithey, and Cory Smithey

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Padgett Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.