Wilbert Thurman Padgett, 77

A Warren County native, Mr. Padgett was born Aug. 20, 1929. He was a retired employee of Century Electric Company, a nursery farmer, and a member of the Friendship Baptist Church.

He was married 51 years to the late Lillian Roberts Padgett, and the last several years was married to Rose Mahar Padgett. He was a loving husband and father. Mr. Padgett was proceeded in death by his first wife Lillian Roberts Padgett; parents, Millard and Dovie Ferrell Padgett, three brothers, and one sister.

Survivors include his wife, Rose Mahar Padgett of McMinnville; sons, Kenneth Padgett and wife Wanda of Nolensville, Jerry Padgett and wife Elizabeth of Estill Springs; grandsons, Jeremy Padgett, Brian Padgett, Brandon Padgett, Dustin Padgett of Nashville; four step grandsons, Joshua Russell of Old Hickory, Taliah Russell of Shelbyville, Jonah Russell of Alabaster, Ala., and Jeremiah Russell of Old Hickory; four great-grandchildren, Ashley Padgett, Adam Padgett, Haylie Padgett, and Hayden Padgett; step great-grandchildren, Anayanci, Lizana, Leiliana, Anabella and Micaiah; several nieces, nephews and friends also survive.

Family will receive friends today from noon to 9 p.m., and Thursday 8 a.m. until the time of the service at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Padget will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Love-Cantrell & Cope with Steve Breedlove officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery.

Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.