- Date Of Birth: April 2, 1952
- Date Of Death: August 20, 2019
- State: Georgia
James Barry “Gator” Padgett, 67, of Greensboro, GA, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Born April 2, 1952 in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of Barbara Padgett Hendricks of Madison, GA and the late James Barney Padgett.
Barry graduated from Douglas County High School in Douglasville, GA. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1970 to 1973.
After serving in the Air Force, Barry spent many years as a truck driver for Wayne Leach Sand & Gravel where he acquired the name “Gator” as his CB handle.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Karen Diane Padgett (Mitch Kimbrough) of Greensboro, GA; son, James Benjamin Padgett (Sharon) of Greensboro, GA; grandchildren, Taylor Atkins (Matt) of Eatonton, GA, Cody and McKenna Padgett; great grandchild, Addison Marie Atkins; other relatives, Barbara Jean Padgett and Chris Venable and many friends. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brother, Darrell Barney Padgett.
Barry enjoyed fishing, hunting, cutting wood and restoring old cars. His pride and joy is his 64 Chevy pick-up truck. He loved playing the piano.
Later Gator!
