Mr. Bill Badger

John William "Bill" Badger age 87, of Jefferson, died Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Bill was born December 20, 1929 in Ashe County to Roy Rudolph and Bessie Hartzog Badger. Mr. Badger was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Johanna Bottoms, sisters, Eula Johnson, Edith Conklin, brother, James Badger and wife, Martha Badger. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War era. Bill enjoyed going hunting, and attending local athletic events. Mr. Badger was a member of Ashe Masonic Lodge #594 A.F.A.M, The Odd Fellows and Ashe Shrine Club. Bill and his wife Martha liked to travel places together, and many times were seen together at different local music venues.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 6:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. John Elledge. Burial will follow in Jefferson Cemetery with Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Badger Funeral Home

Mr. Badger is survived by: sons, John Badger, Jr. of West Jefferson and Jeff Badger of Jefferson, daughters, Jackie Little of West Jefferson and Mary Francis Huttchins of Gafney, SC, grandson who Bill raised as a son, Nicholas Bottoms, sister, Giona Badger Cook of Jefferson also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: Masonic Home for Children, 600 W. College St., Oxford, NC 27565 or Shriner's Hospital for Children c/o Ashe Shrine Club, PO Box 244, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Badger's arrangements.

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