DAVES89 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 As I stated on the Reatta AACA Forum it appears that a long time poster and a real friend of anyone interested in cars has passed. From what I was able to find out he was dealing with a cancer. He was a wounded decorated Viet Nam vet. I enjoyed his posts and always knew that Padgett got interested in any car problem I had it would get solved. He will be missed not just on this forum but many others. RIP Padgett... 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Never met the guy but it got to be a fun game trying to decipher his posts and acronyms. He is missed not only here but a wide variety of forums and organizations. RIP 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ship Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Based on his posts and replies it was quite obvious that he was a very intelligent guy. I do agree it was fun trying to decipher some of his acronyms. I usually ending up asking my 24-year-old grandson what they meant! I have to say I'm proud of any individual that served in country (my brother served 2 tours '70-'73). RIP Padgett. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Walker Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I am deeply saddened by this news. I agree that Padgett was most colorful in his posts (I, too, had to look up what some of his acronyms meant), but you could generally rely on an informative response - often over my head. We've lost a major contributor to the Reatta family. And, as a Vietnam veteran, we owe him our gratitude for his service to our country. Rest in peace our friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I was saddened by the news of Padgett's passing. I've suspected it for some time but wasn't certain since I could find no obituary. He has contributed so much to ROJ and the Reatta community. He was a great source of knowledge about the Buick Reatta, especially the electronics. He will be missed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Padgett and I were friends for many many years. I knew he was very ill - I last heard from him in May when I was planning a trip up to see him. I am now trying to locate his son, so I can get a few boxes of my things I had stored at Padgett's house. If anyone knows how to do that, please contact me dr. sarah.gordon@gmail. com Padgett was one of the kindest most generous human beings I have ever known. We worked and played together for many year. We camped together, travelled, enjoyed dinners. When I was at my lowest, he came and helped me through it. I am stunned to hear of his passing, expected but not expected. He loved his cars. One of them he bought because I liked it :). I will miss him greatly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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