Russell Badger Obituary

Russell W. Badger, Jr. CHARLOTTE - Russell W. Badger, Jr., 91, of Charlotte passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the NC State Veterans Home in Salisbury. Russ formerly resided in Lakeland, FL and Barron, WI. He was born July 28, 1921 in West Quincy, MA a son of the late Russell Weston Badger Sr. and Amelia Ernestine Rudolph Badger. He was a graduate of Bentley School of Accounting in Boston, MA. He was Christian by faith. He was Captain in the Army Air Force and navigator of B-24 Liberator aircraft over Germany, France and Italy during WWII. He received numerous honors including the Distinguished Flying Cross. Russ was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner who enjoyed golfing and socializing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wives, Alice Smith Badger and Thela Ludvigson Badger, brother, Raymond Louis Badger and sister Lois Marie Badger DeChellis. Those left to cherish his memories are three children: David Russell Badger of Charlotte, Jeffrey Ewen Badger of Salisbury, MA and Lisa Badger of Tampa, FL; three grandsons, Christopher Badger, Zach Badger and Rory Badger; one granddaughter, Erin Badger-Coffey; two step-sons, John Ludvigson and Tom Ludvigson both of WI; one step-daughter, Linda Olson of WI; one step-grandson, Jessie Olson, several nephews and nieces and beloved former wife, Marie McGowan Barnes of Charlotte. Inurnment at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Badger family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com

Published by Charlotte Observer on Apr. 21, 2013.
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I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a grateful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, mail to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, Honoring Those Who Served Ministry, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. (This is a free service to fallen veteran families.) Please give name of fallen veteran. Thank you.

Chaplain Richard Reuer

April 20, 2013

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