John Medicus Padgett, Jr.

Mr. John Medicus Padgett, Jr. of Wadsworth Drive in Cayce, formerly of Hampton, died Sunday night in the Lexington Medical Center after an extended illness.

Mr. Padgett was born August 18, 1943 in Lumberton, NC, a son of the late John M. Padgett, Sr. and Bernice Mae Rosier Padgett.  He was a former Electrician, and had served in the Navy.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a 1961 graduate of Wade Hampton High School.

Surviving are: His wife: Elsie Brunson Davis Padgett of Cayce; son: John Padgett, III of Cayce; daughter: Stacey Bernice Mullen and husband Bill of West Columbia; sister: Sara Jean P. Howell of Elgin; and two grandchildren: Allison and Ryan Mullen of West Columbia.  Mr. Padgett was predeceased by his parents; brother: Bob Padgett, Sr. and sister: Patricia M. Pope.

Graveside services will be 4PM Saturday, in the Sandy Run Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Ernest Richards, and directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home. Visitation will follow the services at the cemetery.