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Joe Padgett Obituary
Joe Padgett was born September 8, 1937 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, but spent most of his years in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Ellison Landrum Padgett and Ethel West Padgett. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Padgett Morgan, and brothers, Charles Ellison Padgett, and David Lee Padgett.
Joe is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joy Ackerman Padgett. Together they raised a family of two boys and a number of successive Scottish Terriers. He is also survived by his two sons: Joe Allan Padgett, Jr. (Mary) of Atlanta, Georgia, and Scott Ackerman Padgett (Tonja) of Charlotte, North Carolina. His greatest joy was his grandchildren: Joe Allan Padgett, III, Robert Thomas Padgett (Natalie), Emily Drake Padgett, Matthew Ackerman Padgett, and Charles Magalis Padgett.
A 1959 graduate of the University of South Carolina and the School of Banking at LSU in 1970, Joe had a distinguished banking career with The First National Bank of SC, South Carolina National Bank, and Wachovia Bank. He served in leadership positions with a number of organizations including as president of the South Carolina Bankers Association and the United Way of the Midlands.
Joe and Joy spent 20 + wonderful retirement years residing in Debordieu Colony in Georgetown, SC and enjoyed many special friendships with residents in the area. Joe's final years were spent at Still Hopes in West Columbia, where he and Joy have been well cared for. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the many caregivers and support staff at Still Hopes who have assisted Joe and attended to his needs in recent years. Joe was also devoted to his church, and to supporting the needs of the community and of the University of South Carolina. He was a longtime member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church and Georgetown Presbyterian, where he served as a deacon and elder.
The family and all who knew him will remember and celebrate the life of this man of quiet faith, endlessly generous, with a love of life that was absolutely contagious. The living of his life has provided a wonderful template of values for the family to emulate.
A public memorial service will follow when it can be safely held. Memorials may be made to The University of South Carolina and The American Cancer Society.
Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com
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Gloria G Shackelford
February 3, 2021
I met Joe in 1966 when I accepted a job at First National Bank in Columbia. He was a pleasure to work with and for. He was always soft spoken. After I left the bank, whenever Joe and I ran into each other, he would always stop and chat. Later I became a member at St. Andrews Baptist Church and met Joe's brother, David, and wondered if they were twins. I saw Joe on the occasion when he visited our church with David for some special music or program. He was always such a gentleman. Sorry for his loss.
Frankie Easterby
February 1, 2021
My sincere condolences to Joy and family. Remembering the wonderful times at the Cousins Ackerman reunions Mary Ann arranged. So sad when we lose our absolute soul mate.
Thinking of the family,
Frankie Easterby
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