Boyce William “Bud” Padgett

Born on September 21, 1930, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Departed April 10, 2023 in Palm Bay, Florida

Boyce William “Bud” Padgett
September 21, 1930- April 10, 2023

Bud Padgett – Long time teacher, coach and principal passed away on April 10, 2023. As a husband, father, and educator, he was loved by all who knew him. He served schools in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. He went on to develop real estate while residing on his beloved Lake Chatuge in Clay County, North Carolina. He was an avid lover of family, boating, reading, and tennis.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Carolyn. He will be greatly missed but he is at peace. The visitation will be April 16, 2023 from 1 pm until 3 pm, with a 2 pm service at Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home, Melbourne Florida.

In lieu of flowers, donations can go either to the Brevard Schools Foundation Bud Padgett Memorial Scholarship OR to the William Childs Hospice House.

Brevard Schools Foundation / Bud Padgett
William Childs Hospice House

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Mickey Kloeppel Ratliff from Grant
April 15, 2023
Mr. Padgett gave me my first teaching job at Palm Bay High School in 1983 and I've been there ever since. I was fortunate enough to see him again this past fall as he was inducted into our Pirate Hall of Fame. It gave me the opportunity to thank him for all that he did for our students, P.B.H.S. and Brevard Public Schools. I will always be grateful that he was my Principal as I began my teaching career. With sympathy and best wishes to the Padgett Family.
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