Thursday, May 26, 2016 9:42 am

Howard Y. Padgett, age 85, of Caroleen, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016.

Born July 28, 1930 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late John C. Padgett and Mary Willie Putman Padgett. Howard served his country in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He worked many years for Daniels Construction as a commercial painter. He was of the Baptist faith. Howard enjoyed playing the fiddle and guitar and was a bluegrass music enthusiast. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by an infant daughter; one son, Howard Wayne Padgett; two grandchildren; two brothers, Clark Padgett and Ralph Padgett; two sister-in-laws, Juanita Padgett and Ruth Padgett and brother-in-law, Fred Kimbrell.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Joyce Wilkie Padgett; two daughters, Sherry P. Ramsey and husband, Samuel and Deborah P. Murray and husband, John B. all of Caroleen; four grandchildren; one sister, Frances P. Kimbrell of Spartanburg. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and a host niece, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sam Henderson officiating.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.