Leroy Padgett

Born in Kentucky, Lee was a proud veteran who served in both the U.S. Army during the Korean War and the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years. While stationed in Texas, he met the love of his life, Faye, at a local burger joint. They were married for 69 years.

Lee and Faye raised three children—Diane, Donna, and Michael—while moving wherever the Air Force sent them. Lee served in Vietnam as a war photographer and later continued his service as a civil servant in Colorado Springs.

Not one to sit still, Lee kept busy by restoring a 1931 Ford Model A, playing ping pong and tennis, and spending countless hours working on the family cabin. He was a deacon at First Southern Baptist Church, a member of the Colorado Springs Model A Club, and a life-long Mason.

Lee is survived by his wife, Faye; children Diane (Mark), Donna (Lonnie), and Michael (Lori); six grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and siblings Nelson, Everett, Robert and Marsha. He was preceded in death by his parents, Millie and Marshall, and brothers Roger Dale and William.

He will be remembered for his patriotism, humor, deep faith, and bone-crushing handshake. A memorial service will be held on April 12 at 10:30 am at Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living.