Mr. Gregory Chester "Greg" Padgett age 60 of Starke passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Padgett was born on September 3, 1963 in Starke and was a lifelong area resident. He attended Smyrna Baptist Church and was a heavy equipment operator for Clay County Public Works. He enjoyed woodworking, was a moonshine collector, loved his dogs, and his 63 Chevrolet that he spent countless hours restoring. Survivors are, his wife of 32 years, Marcilla (Carter) Padgett of Starke, his parents L.E (Velma) Padgett, brother, Bryan Padgett (Connie) of Starke, niece, Alyssa Shannahan (Trey), and their son, Mason, niece, Ashlyn Rodgers (Connard) and their son, Asher, mother and father-in-law, Charles and Nella Carter of Lawtey, sister-in-law, Vickie Crews of Starke and her children, Richard and Bailee. Also left are many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. The family will receive friends at the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 5-7 PM. Funeral services will be at Smyrna Baptist Church on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Josh Green officiating. Interment will follow at Long Branch Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to your local Humane Society. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE, 904-964-6200 www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Cemetery Long Branch Cemetery 5500 Long Branch Cemetery Road Clay Hill FL 32234 US Visitation Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM DeWitt C. Jones Chapel 620 Nona Street Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Service Thursday, February 29, 2024 1:00 PM - Smyrna Baptist Church 643 West Pratt Street Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200