BADGER, Billy H.


Billy H. Badger, 81, died at his home on Wednesday, November 27, 2002. Originally from Portersville, Pennsylvania, Billy and his family moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1953, where he worked as a supervisor for Westinghouse until his retirement in 1976. He and his wife of 62 years, LoRetta, have resided in Glendale, AZ for the last 18 years. Billy was an active member of Northwest Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a daughter, LoAnn Daly; three brothers, Raymond, Arthur, and Dean. He will be dearly missed by his wife, LoRetta; five children, Bill of Laurelville, OH; Richard of Brooksville, KY; Ray of Show Low, AZ; Linda Skufza and Nancy Lopez of Glendale, AZ; three sisters, Melissa Allen, Edis Horn, and Doris Schaab; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces. Memorial contributions may be made to Northwest Baptist Church, 6701 North 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85019. Visitation will be Saturday, November 30, 2002, with funeral service following at Northwest Baptist Church. Arrangements being handled by A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ. Published in the Arizona Republic from 11/29/2002 - 11/30/2002.