Anderson, SC James Oliver "J. O." Padgett, Jr., age 79 of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 while doing the thing he most loved to do "playing golf." Born in Cateechee, SC, on October 28, 1935, he was a son of the late James Oliver Padgett, Sr. and the late Mary Payne Padgett. J. O. proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1955 until 1959. He was a retired electrician from Michelin having worked over 25 years. He was an avid golfer and was a faithful member of West Anderson Church of God. He is survived by his sons, James "Jim" Padgett, III and his wife, Tammy, and Stephen "Steve" Padgett and his wife, Charlotte, all of Anderson, SC; a grandson, Stephen Padgett, Jr.; brothers Maxie, Gary, Jerry, and Roger Padgett all of Anderson, SC; a sister, Beatrice Ellington of VA; and his former wife, Caroline Morgan Padgett of Sandy Springs, SC. In addition to his parents, J.O. was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Todd; brothers, Leon, John, and Howard Padgett; and sisters, Hilda Brown and Elaine Meeks. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at West Anderson Church of God from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm with the funeral beginning at 3:30pm. Reverend Mark Daniel and Reverend John Daniel will officiate the service. The committal service with military honors will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 2:00 pm at M. J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery. The family will be at their respective homes. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC. Events Visitation Sunday, May 10, 2015 2:00PM - 3:00PM West Anderson Church of God 101 Rogers Street Anderson, SC 29625 Phone: 864-261-7700 Funeral Service Sunday, May 10, 2015 3:30PM West Anderson Church of God 101 Rogers Street Anderson, SC 29625 Phone: 864-261-7700 Graveside service Tuesday, May 12, 2015 2:00PM M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery 140 Inway Drive Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 864-332-8022 Final Resting Place M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery 140 Inway Drive Anderson, SC 29621