Robert "Bob" Padgett

He graduated from Bosse High School and later from Indiana University with both a Bachelors and Masters. Bob served as the Reitz High School Head Football Coach from 1969 to 1977 and led his 1971 team to the State Football Championship. While he was coaching, his teams never lost two games in a row during the regular season, and the 1975, 1976 and 1977 teams were undefeated. He was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 1987. After he left Reitz High School he became the Manager and Owner of Art’s Glass Service. Bob was also interested in the welfare of Evansville’s public schools and enjoyed his years of service on the EVSC School Board. He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church.

Bob was preceded in death by his son, David Padgett.

He is survived by his daughter, Laurie Hampton and her husband, Mike, of Newburgh; son, Rob Padgett and his wife, Annie, of Huntsville, AL; grandchildren, Sarah, Rebekah and Leah Hampton and Jaden Padgett; brother, William Padgett; sister, Martha Lau; and he was married to Merle Padgett.

Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at Christian Fellowship Church, officiated by Rev. David Niednagel, with burial in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Monday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Newburgh Young Life, 8044 Robin Hill Road, Newburgh, IN 47630 or Summit Crossing Community Church, memo - Adoption Fund, PO Box 148, Madison, AL 35758.