Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:20 am

John Fay Padgett, 92, of Forest City, NC passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024.

Born in Cliffside, he was the son of the late John Wilson Padgett and Florence Reynolds Padgett. John was a real estate developer, a past member of the Rutherford County Board of Education, the NC State Board of Education, and the first City Manager for the Town of Forest City. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Forest City. John served his country in the United States Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Bernice Raines Padgett, son, Greg Padgett (Lisa) of Forest City; daughters, Janice Nicholson (Chuck) of Forest City and Page Crater (Mark) of Lexington, grandchildren, Clair Calin (Cody), John Padgett, Allison Edgerton (Travis), Kathleen Nicholson, Jack Crater (Grace), and Thomas Crater.

Funeral services were held August 21 at First Baptist Church, Forest City with Rev. Dr. Garin Hill officiating. Interment followed in the Cliffside Cemetery with honors rendered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.padgettking.com.

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.