Thomas "Tommy" Ray Padrick

Thomas “Tommy” Ray Padrick, 73, died November 28, 2024. Tommy was born in Fort Pierce, Florida on September 11, 1951 to Charles and Lillian Padrick. Tommy grew up playing little league and fishing the St. Lucie River.

Tommy graduated from Dan McCarty High School in 1969 where he was part of FFA. Tommy worked for St. Lucie typewriter and Winn-Dixie before going to work for Southern Eagle Distributing, retiring after 43 years, earning him the name “Tommy Budweiser” and “Budman”. Tommy spent his time hunting, fishing, watching NASCAR, riding his Harley Davidson, and watching game shows. Tommy loved spending time with his family and friends and did not know a stranger. He enjoyed a good barbeque and a glass of cold sweet tea. He supported many charities and organizations to include St. Lucie County 4-H, St. Lucie County Fair Association, The Boys and Girls Club and Ducks Unlimited to name a few. 

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Ruth Padrick of Fort Pierce, FL; his daughter and son-in-law Roxanne and Thomas Bourbonniere of Fort Pierce, FL; his daughter and son-in-law Rhonda and Ken Morris of Tallahassee, FL; his sisters Barbara Padrick and Charlene Payne and brother and sister-in-law Billy and Andrea Padrick of Fort Pierce, FL; his grandchildren Gregory and Garrison Bourbonniere and Jackson and Sloane Morris and his nephews Billy Padrick, Benjamin Padrick and Jake Padrick. He was predeceased by his parents Charles Ray Padrick Jr and Lillian Padrick, his grandparents Thomas and Louise Doddato and Charles Ray Padrick Sr and Minnie Padrick and his brother in-law James Payne.

Tommy was a beloved husband, Dad, Papaw, brother and uncle. His infectious smile and belly laugh will greatly missed. 

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Southern Eagle Distributing, 5300 Glades Cut Off Road, Fort Pierce, FL. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce.