Chris Padgett, age 39, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, following an extended illness. Chris was born and raised in Jasper, Georgia.

Chris loved cars and trucks, anything that went boom, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. Above all, he cherished his father, Warren, and his little brother, Michael. Survivors include his good friends Travis and Heather Parker, David and Megan Ray, Robbie and Holly Parker. Sean Little, Shelby Ray and Declan Parker whom he loved as if they were his own kids, and a host of family and friends.

The family will receive friends at Cagle Funeral Home on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Visitation will continue Monday, March 2, 2026, from 12:00 PM until the 2:00 PM funeral service in the Robert A. Cagle Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Lake Forest Memorial Park, Jasper, Georgia.

Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Chris Padgett.