Justin "Bucky" Padgett

Justin “Bucky” Padgett, age 34, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Justin was born Friday, September 28, 1990 in Rutherford County to Joseph S. Padgett who resides in Rutherfordton and the late Debra Dobbins Padgett.

He was a graduate of R-S Central, class of 2009. Justin worked for Westrock for several years and as an Assistant Manager for Domino’s Pizza for many years. Justin loved his family, and his greatest joy was spending time with his loved ones.

Survivors include his father, Joseph S. Padgett; brother, Jonathan Shawn Padgett of Rutherfordton; sisters, Julie Marie Padgett of Mooresville, NC and Jessica Lindsey Vaughn of Georgia.

A private family service will be conducted to honor Justin’s life.