Thomas Padgett

Thomas Padgett, 72, of Mont Belvieu was born December 10, 1942, in Houston and passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015, at his home. He was a 1962 graduate of Galena Park High School where he played football. He never lost his love for the game and continued to enjoy going to high school games and still kept in touch with his high school buddies. He retired from ENRON Corp. and was a member of First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He also enjoyed spending time at their small country home in Trinity, TX, where he raised catfish and loved watching the deer roam and enjoyed the wildflowers in bloom. What would set him off though was when the wild hogs would tear up the pasture and he had to repair the damage. Tom was a loving husband, father and family man but above all he had a heart for the Lord and he will missed by many, many people.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Effie Padgett; son, Thomas Jeffery Padgett; and infant great grandsons, Nathan and Kaden Kennedy. He is survived by his wife, Karen Quarles Padgett of Mont Belvieu; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Timmy Sowell of Channelview; sons and daughter-in-law, Avery Wallace of Baytown and Emmett and Sherry Wallace of Ellenboro, NC; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Rhonda Padgett of League City; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara and Ronnie Durdin of Trinity; and grandchildren, Katelyn, Kassidy, and Kirsten Sowell, Conner and Carson Wallace, Dixie Wallace Alley; and J. J., Winnie, and Kelly Wallace.

His family will receive friends Tuesday, August 18, 2015, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 505 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX 77521 with a funeral service to follow at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Bill Yowell officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Jonesville Cemetery in Huntington.

Serving as pallbearers will be Avery Wallace, Dewey Fuller, Sid Ellis, David Jones, David Alford, and Ted Swain Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons, Conner, Carson, and J. J. Wallace.

In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be made to Reformers Unanimous Recovery Ministry c/o Victory Baptist Church, 1800 E. Archer Rd., Baytown, TX 77521. Please put Tom's name on the check when you make a donation. Tom was very active with this group and loved the ministry they provide to people with addiction problems

To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.