Obituary of James Ray Padier

James Ray Padier May 22, 1926 - July 24, 2008 Graveside services for James Padier, 82, of Hobbs, NM will be 11:00 am Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Lovington Cemetery with James Kirby officiating. Mr. Padier was born on May 22, 1926 in Llano County, Texas. He passed away on July 24, 2008 in Hobbs, NM. He married Elaine Jones Padier in Lovington. Mr. Padier retired from the City of Lovington, he worked in General Maintenance. He was a very hard worker. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed watching T.V. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Padier of the home; one step-son, Clifford Ray “Butch” McCarty and wife Diane of Hobbs, NM; one step-daughter, Paula Elaine Morgan of Colorado Springs, CO; one brother, John Padier of San Angelo, TX; one sister, Eva Dougan of San Angelo, TX; two step-grandchildren and one step-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Van and Inez Padier and one brother, Lonzo Padier.