James Everett Padgett Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 6, 2026, at the age of 58, James Everett Padgett of Philpot, Kentucky passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Everett Padgett to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may James Everett find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Everett Earnest Padgett and Sandra Lynn Williams; and his son James Timothy Padgett. He is survived by: his children, Jonathan Taylor Padgett (Mollie), Ashly Ellyn Kelly (Martin) and Autumn Paige Padgett (Tyra); his siblings, Tracy Cassaday and Everett Padgett; and his stepfather Daniel Hawes Wilhoyte.