Richard Padilla Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Padilla of Saint Marys, Georgia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 23, 2026 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mothers, Renee Padilla and Alice Molano Padilla; his wife Sandra Padilla; and his son-in-law Raymond Griffis. He is survived by: his significant other Nellie Zollo of St. Marys, GA; his daughter Dewyse Griffis of Lawtey, FL; his stepson Jason Jones (Ashley) of Kingsland, GA; his sister Jeanette Padilla of St. Marys, GA.; his grandchildren, Amanda Lema (Jeff) of Middleburg, FL, Jessica Davis of Lawtey, FL, Angela Griffis of Lawtey, FL, Brayden Jones of Kingsland, GA. and Brinley Jones of Kingsland, GA.; and his great grandchildren, Wyatt Ritter of Middleburg, FL, Bryce Ritter of Middleburg, FL and Dawson Sullivan of Lawtey, FL..