Carl Milton Padgett, age 59, of Houston passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, on his ranch in northwestern Medina County. Born in Hondo Feb. 26, 1952, he was the son of Milton Irving and Edna Irene Umlang Padgett of Utopia, who precede him in death. Carl grew up on the Padgett ranch east of Utopia. He graduated from Utopia High School in May 1970, and graduated with a BS in Geology from Sul Ross State University in December 1973. Carl started PADGETT EXPLORATION in 1989, a geophysical consulting business in oil and gas exploration, after working for Kerr-McGee as a uranium grade control geologist, for Phillips Petroleum as a geophysicist, and for Diamond Shamrock as a geophysicist and as onshore Exploration Manager. He was also a rancher in Medina County and had a farm in Carson County. A life member of the NRA, Carl was an avid hunter of deer, doves, prairie dogs, and pheasant. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Broadaway Padgett, son, Clay W. Padgett, daughter, B. Claire Padgett, all of Houston, and brother, Clifton F. Padgett of Utopia. A memorial/visitation will be held Saturday, August 13 from 2 pm to 4 pm in the Guinn-Horger Funeral Home Chapel, 2006 Avenue M in Hondo. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 14 at 3 pm at Memorial Drive Baptist Church, 325 N Piney Point Road in Houston. The family suggests memorials be made to the National Rifle Association, Memorial Drive Baptist Church, or the charity of your choice.