Dr. Glenn Ernest Padgett

Dr. Glenn Ernest Padgett, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Dr. Padgett was born in Marianna, FL. on May 26, 1926. Dr. Padgett is survived by his wife, Sylvia Rabb Padgett, daughter Paula Padgett Hege, and son-in-law, Clint L. Hege, Jr., all of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by one sister, Marjorie P. Sangaree of Chipley, FL, nephew Steve Sangaree (Jeannie) of Marianna, Fla., and niece Jan Sangaree of Tallahassee, FL.

Dr. Padgett was a graduate of Duke University, the George Washington University School of Medicine, and completed his residency at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver. He practiced medicine in Marianna for more than 50 years. He was chief-of-staff of the Jackson Hospital, president of the Board of Directors of the hospital, senior warden of St. Luke?s Episcopal Church of Marianna, president of the Kiwanis Club, president of the Jaycees, member of the Elks Lodge, and president of the Marianna Country Club. Dr. Padgett was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army Air Corps. Dr. Padgett was an avid Duke fan as well as a season ticket holder for Florida State football for more than 50 years. He co-hosted the Seminole Boosters annual football kickoffs with friend Coach Bobby Bowden an annual guest of the club. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, August 28, 11:00 AM at Trinity Episcopal Church, Rocky Mount. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.