[Nfbv-announce] Passing of Mel Padgett

[Michael Kasey]

I regret to inform you of the passing of Mel Padgett.  He was our Treasurer
of the Fredericksburg Chapter of the NFBV.  Mel was a friend to many.
Please join me in offering prayers for him and his family.

 

Melvin R. Padgett II passed away, peacefully in his sleep, at the age of 62,
on November 20, 2015.

Born on July 21, 1953 in Pasadena, California, he was the eldest son of
Catherine and Melvin Padgett I. He attended Penn State University, where he
graduated with a Bachelor's in Animal Science. He went on to earn his
Masters of Business Administration, from Southeastern University.

Melvin worked as a Senior Commercial Loan and Grant Specialist, for the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, for 28 years. He was also very active in the
community; he was always willing to give his time and talent to help improve
the community. At the time of his passing, he was serving as the Treasurer
for the Fredericksburg Chapter of the National Federation of The Blind; he
was an active member of the Disability Resource Center and he was an
enthusiastic participant in the Spotsylvania Lions Club.

Melvin is survived by his two daughters, Suzie Telfer and Amanda Maddox, his
wife Elizabeth R Belz Padgett, and his four grandchildren, Seth, Victoria,
Alex and Caleb.

Funeral services to be held at 11 am on Saturday, December 12th, 2015, at
Christ Lutheran Church of Fredericksburg.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation,
103 Vision Way, Bloomfield CT 06002 or by using the website www.Fidelco.org
<http://www.Fidelco.org> 

 

 

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.