Robert Padgett

Robert “Bob” Lewis Padgett, 73, of Little Rock, died peacefully August 22, 2016. Born February 12, 1943 in Heber Springs, Arkansas, he was the son of William and Avalee Padgett. A member of the National Guard for several years, he was an avid horse racing fan, lover of all competitive sports, and a lifelong car salesman. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Charles William Padgett. Survivors are his wife Melinda Padgett; daughter Leslee Scribner(Todd); his stepchildren Bonnie Sellers and Lee Ashcraft(Shelly) ; two sisters Jane Nowell(Dan) and Wilma Armour(Charles); sister-in-law Joyce Fulton; 8 grandchildren; 1 great- grandchild; several nieces, nephews, his beloved cat “Mister”, and many friends and colleagues. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home. 10200 Hwy 5 North Alexander, Arkansas 72002, 501-455-1067, with Charles Armour officiating. An online quest book at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com