Thomas LaRue Padgett, age 79, of Ocala, passed away June 20, 2020. He was born October 1, 1940 to the late Oris William Padgett and Myrtice Nonnie Pitts Padgett. He is also preceded by a grandson. He is survived by his children, son, Thomas L Padgett Jr. and his wife Sandy of Smyrna TN, daughter, Dianne Head and her husband Allen of Newnan GA, son, Robert Padgett and his wife Debbie of Chula GA, son, Zim Padgett and his wife Marilyn of Otter Creek FL, son, Stephen Padgett of Gainesville FL, daughter, Sherrie Padgett Guthrie and her husband Greg of Gainesville FL, daughter, Lynn Padgett of Ocala FL, son, Ronald Wiggins and Laura Duquette of Hawthorne FL, daughter, Deborah Wiggins of Hawthorne FL, daughter, Teresa Houchens of Ocala FL, 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren with one on the way, many nieces and nephews, may great nieces and nephews, his siblings, sister Carole Ann Padgett of Adel GA, brother Billy R Padgett and his wife Dianne of Fayetteville GA, sister Betty Gibbs and her husband Phil of Sparks GA. The family will be hosting a viewing and visitation on Thursday evening June 25, 2020 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Baldwin Brothers located at 11250 SW 93 ^rd Court Road Ocala FL. 34481 352-236-5884