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Wilbur Y. "‘Dib"’ Padgett Sr.

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Mr. Wilbur Y. “Dib” Padgett Sr., 93, husband of the late Bernice Black Padgett, of Trenton, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Edgefield County Hospital.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Mr. Padgett was a native of Edgefield County. He was retired from Graniteville Company and was a former deacon and lifelong member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Billy (Helen) Padgett; a granddaughter, Sandi Padgett; a brother, Herman (Mae) Padgett; and a sister-in-law, Dot Padgett.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda B. Padgett, and a granddaughter, Laura K. Padgett.

Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Cemetery, c/o Carol Clark, P.O. Box 189, Trenton, SC 29847.
Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.