Chris Wayne Padgett of Monroe passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in New York. He was 50.
Born in Orange, Texas, on July 30, 1969, he was the son of Larry Padgett and Elaine Landry.
Chris worked many years as a telephone technician for Hackensack University Medical Center.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a dedicated member of the American Legion.
Chris was very active in charity work and was an avid collector of many things. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Susan Schudde-Padgett of Monroe; his father, Larry Padgett of Orange, Texas; sons Troy Padgett and Luke Padgett, both of Monroe; and his sister, Tammy Wilson and husband Kenny of Little Cypress.
Chris was predeceased by his mother, Elaine Padgett.
Visitation was held Nov. 16 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.
A Funeral Service, officiated by Pastor Mark Bunch, followed visitation.
A Memorial Mass has been planned in New York for Saturday, Nov. 23, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Anastasia R.C. Church, located at 21 N. Main Street in Harriman.
Local funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Thomas F. Flynn and Brendan T. Flynn and the staff of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, Inc.