Denton D. Padgett

Denton Dwaine (D.D.) Padgett, 89. of Clarkdale died on February 10. He was born December 11, 1920 in Vermont, Illinos the son of Clarence and Bessie (Heflin) Padgett. He served his country in World War II in the Army. Mr. Padgett was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother. He is survived by his son, Gary Dwaine Padgett, on edaughter Patricia AnnTaylor; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren,; three nephews and six nieces. After returning from the war he started his own construction business and worked mostly in the Scottsdale area and Clarkdale after he retired there After his retirement he worked at his hobbies, which he toook to craft shows. He worked in his hobby shop unitl shortly before his death. He belonged to the Scottish Masonic Lodge for many years. He also belonged to the El Zabrith Shrine for 30 years and was very happy working to help the cripppled children through the shine. A visitation will be held Monday, February 15 at the Westcott Funeral Home from 4-6 PM. A graveside service will be held Tuesday February 16 at the Green Acres Memorial Park at 11:30. In lieu of lfowers donations in his memory may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, Shriners International Headquarters, 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607. An online guestbook is availabl at www.westcottfuneralhome.