Roger Wayne Padgett, 70

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Roger Wayne Padgett, 70 of Middleburg, FL passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022. He was born in Orange Park, Florida to parents Charlie Padgett and Mildred Roberts Padgett. Roger lived in Clay County his entire life, where he married the love of his life and they raised their two children. He was known to many including his family as a gentle soul. His family was his life and he loved them all dearly. At home he could be found relaxing, occasionally throwing in a fishing line or doing a crossword puzzle. Roger had several jobs over the years including Associate Pastor in the 1980’s but his most recent job was true to his nature and that was working with children as a bus driver. He was especially fond of his time working on the ESE bus and enjoyed the children as well as working with the assistant who he shared his route with.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Padgett and Mildred Roberts Padgett; He is survived by the love of his life and his wife of 48 years, Gwendalyn “Patty” Bannister Padgett; son, Roger Wayne Padgett Jr.; daughter, Stacey Renee Padgett Riddell (Justin); brother, Travis Padgett (Jan); sisters, Velva Padgett Chapman (Dennis) and Tina Padgett Jolley; and 4 grandchildren, Josiah Riddell, Sariah Riddell, David Riddell and River Riddell.

Graveside Services will be held 3:00 PM Friday, February 11, 2022 at Padgett Cemetery, Off Hattie Nolan Road in Middleburg, FL.  Visitation with the family will be from 5-7:00 PM Thursday February 10, 2022 in the Chapel of Russell Haven of Rest Funeral Home

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL  32043.  Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRFH.com 904-284-7720.