Rudy Paul Padilla

Rudy Paul Padilla, 58, of Paragould, passed away on March 5, 2022, at his home. Rudy was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He spent years working in the fast food industry and was also a janitor at Denver High School. He enjoyed sleeping, playing Giablo, and watching wrestling (especially Hulk Hogan). He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Virginia Padilla; sister, Stephanie Padilla; infant son, Samuel; and grandson, Derek Heron..

Survivors include his wife, Joy Padilla of Paragould; daughter, Amber (Alex) Wolfe of Batesville; sons, Eric Padilla of Ft. Smith and Lorenzo Padilla of Paragould; step-daughter, Crystal Braddum of Paragould; step-son, Luis Silva of Paragould; grandchildren, Devin, Dylan, Kaitlyn, and Hayden Heron; brother, Zachary (Deanna) Padilla of St. George, Utah; and sisters, Linda (Jeff) Padilla-Smyth of Orange, California, Melanie Padilla of Westminster, Colorado, Darlene Padilla of Commerce City, Colorado, and Carol Padilla of Colorado.

A graveside funeral will be Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 2pm in Linwood Cemetery with Mary Panhorst officiating.