Anwar Navarrius Padgett

Anwar Navarrius Padgett was born March 22, 1978 at Pierce County Hospital to Sabrina Padgett and James Padgett. He attended Pierce County High School and played the bass drum for the Sound of Silver Marching Band. Anwar was reared in Bethel Temple First Born Church of the Living God, Inc. in Blackshear, Georgia under the leadership of the late Bishop George Burse and Bishop AJ Myles.

Anwar loved to sing and dance. A lot of people did not know this about him, but he was a great singer! He could sing and harmonize just like any other McGauley. Anwar had a great passion for canine training. He worked for Mossy Pond Lodge in Offerman, Ga for many years before they sent him to New York to work as well, but as usual he found his way back home.

Anwar was devoted to helping his family and others. He hardly met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Sadly on November 11, 2025, Anwar gained his wings unexpectedly at the young age of 47. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Minister Mary Jean and Thomas Lee McGauley Sr., his parents, Sabrina Padgett and James Padgett, and his siblings Arias and Joshua Padgett.

He leaves cherished memories to his children Darien McBride (Douglas, Ga), Ageisha Padgett (Savannah, Ga), Amari Brown (Waycross, Ga), Zoe Green (Savannah, Ga) , his sisters, Denetria (Bobby, Sr.) Keyhea (Lincoln, Ne), Alexia Padgett (Waycross,Ga) , his nieces and nephews Bobby Jr., Camilla, Demarius, Kane, Jakariah (KK), his former spouse, Tanisha Dorsey Padgett. He also leaves memories to his beloved aunts Vaneice (David Sr.) Harris, Zelma Latson and his uncle Ronald McGauley. He leaves cherished memories of childhood and adulthood with his favorite cousin/ godsister Germiska McGauley-Miles who he had a special bond and connection with. Anwar leaves to mourn a host of relatives and grieving friends who love him very much.