James F. Badger, Jr., age 81, of Wiggins, MS passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017.
Mr. Badger was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was born in Gaffney, SC on May 13, 1936. Mr. Badger was a graduate of St. Andrews Parish High School and had a doctoral degree in Economics from the College of Charleston. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Mr. Badger was a devout Christian man who loved church, watching football and spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeanette E. Badger and James F. Badger, Sr.; and his siblings, Barbra Spitzer and Kenneth L. Badger.
Mr. Badger’s survivors include his loving wife, Luz E. Badger; his siblings, Ben Badger, Eugene Badger, Sr., Joe Badger, Nell Lutge and Jackie Morris; three step children; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a loving person and will be missed by many.
A Graveside Service will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 11:00 am.
The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.