Condolence From: Ricky Rollins
Condolence: I can't recall the exact time I first met Scott yet feel it was 1961 during my 1st grade year when Scott was 2nd grade at Gilkey School. I became a best friend of Scott's younger brother and my classmate Ricky. Soon I began spending many school nights, weekends, and summer breaks for the next dozen formative years at their home(Georgia Maye's)with Ricky and Scott's three other brothers (Shull, Bill, and Mike)and two sisters (Jackie and Joy). They all became as close to me as my own four brothers were and this remains and still grows now 50 years since. I remember Scott always watched out for me and Ricky...no harm ever came our way because Scott always had our backs. Every one knew Scott was serious about the business at hand. Scott was like this for all my brothers and all his siblings. I never saw Scott in an actual fight...word did spread how great Scott was at taking care of business. Scott could settle things with great diplomacy...he always had a way with words. I grew to love him for this and for how kind he was to me and others. He kept us Padgett's and Rollins' in line yet you could feel the love he had for each of us. When he joined the U.S. Marines I was so proud for him and for our Country. He gave me a wallet photo of himself as a Marine...I believe there was never before, then, or since a Marine to fit the mold better than Scott did. After high school days I wasn't around Scott as often or the rest of the Padgett's yet Scott never left my heart and he never will. I know some day we'll meet again in Heaven. Ricky, my brother Jeff, Georgia, Mom and Dad, Vince, Granny and Pa, Roger, and all our loved ones will be there sitting around the table or in a living room prepared by Jesus enjoying each others' company and sharing stories and memories. I Thank You Scott for leaving me so many fond memories. I will miss you.
Thursday April 02, 2015
Condolence From: Helen Pace
Condolence: Scott, I am so sad to hear of your passing but I'm praying that you've found some relief and peace. I very much enjoyed your feisty advice and our many lunchtime conversations about politics. You were of the few who are able to have such discussions without crossing that fine line. Rest in peace, sweet friend.
Friday March 20, 2015
Condolence From: Kevin Palmer
Condolence: Scott, I was 3000 miles away from my home in England when I met you, but you took me under your wing and made me feel so welcome and safe. Knowing you made life away from home so much easier. You were someone who was there when you needed a talk, and for advice there was no one else I'd rather have asked. I still tell people my stories of the times we had, and those memories are burned into my mind for eternity. You were a great friend, colleague and mentor. But most importantly, you were a TRUE southern gentlemen. This "fine Englishman" is always going to take your words of wisdom with him throughout life.
Until we meet again, my brother. Keep on picking in heaven!
Friday March 20, 2015
Condolence From: Peggy Hicks
Condolence: Scott, I worked with you for 8 years. You always had a smile for me. We had a lot of talks about civil war history. You called me a "true southern lady". What a compliment! You my dear friend were,and always will be, "a true southern gentleman". You will be missed.
Friday March 20, 2015
Condolence From: Robby Snyder
Condolence: My goodness, where do I start?? Scott was my brother, my friend, my confidant. I am blessed to to have called him my friend. I look forward to entering heaven and see Scott greet me with that big ole' smile and is one of those who takes me to meet my Lord Jesus! I was blessed to have had you in my life and am a better person because I knew you!
To the Padgett family, I am part of your family! I am grateful and proud to be able to say that. Thank you for the opportunity to be able to honor my friend's memory by sharing the precious memories me and my family share and cherish of Scott! You guys are awesome and I love y'all!!!
Your friend and brother,
Robby
Friday March 20, 2015
