Wilbur Morris Padgett, 84, of Lewisburg, Ky., formerly of Mt. Orab died Friday, April 16, 2010 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. He was born May 2, 1925 in Lewis County, Ky.

He served in the Army during World War II and retired from Steel Craft.

Padgett was preceded in death by his son Morris J. Padgett, parents Washington and Clara (nee Jones) Padgett, one grandchild, five brothers and five sisters.

He is survived by his wife Frances Mattingly Padgett of Lewisburg, Ky., children Danny H. (Jeanne) Padgett of Brandenburg, Ky., seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and his sister Madlyn Hook of Maysville, Ky.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 20, 2010 at Megie Funeral Home in Mt. Orab. Internment Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Township.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.