Richard Padgett was born March 31 1948 at Washington D.C. the son of Charles and Ida Padgett. He was self-employed and had lived in the Bull Shoals area since moving from Virginia in 2004. He enjoyed fishing and tinkering. He was an Antique Car Club member and owned a Model A and also a member of Model Airplane Club. Mr. Padgett died June 21, 2006 at Baxter Regional Medical Center at the age of 58. Survivors: A Special friend: Gracie Leeper, 3 Sons: Kenneth Padgett of Warrenton, Virginia and Mark Padgett and Christopher Padgett of Gainesville, Virgina; 2 Sisters, Katherine Swadgelo and Pamela Padgett of Richmond, VA. Preceded in Death by: Parents Funeral: There will be a Gathering of Friends on Friday, July 14, 2006 from 4:00-6:00 PM. Memorials: Diabetes Association; Bull Shoals Fire Dept. or Bull Shoals Police Auxiliary