Jack Badgett

Chief Master Sergeant Jack L. Badgett, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1930 in Forsyth County to Charles Lee Badgett and Cora Copeland Badgett. Mr. Badgett was raised in North Wilkesboro and attended school there. In high school Jack was a standout athlete in football, basketball and baseball. After graduation, Jack entered the United States Air Force where he remained until his retirement in March 1968. In 1952 Jack was assigned Targets Division Directorate of Intelligence Hgs Fifth Air Force Seoul, Korea when he was awarded his first commendation award. Returning from Korea in 1953 he was assigned to Targets Division Directorate of Intelligence Hgs Strategic Air Command in Omaha, Nebraska for the next four years. In 1957, he was transferred to Targets Division Directorate of Intelligence Hgs 16AT Torryiou AB, Madrid, Spain for the next three years. Project Jarkpot was one of his primary jobs where he received his second commendation ribbon for his efforts. In 1960, he was reassigned to SAC Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska where he worked in the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff responsible for producing and manufacturing the National Strategic Target List for all U.S. Strike Forces during the Cold War. The third Commendation Ribbon was awarded for this Tour of Duty. In 1964, he and his family was assigned to the 67th Reconnence Technical Squadron as special assistant to the Commander. During this time, the 67th was awarded the Presidential Outstanding Merit Award and his fourth Commendation Ribbon was awarded. On March 1, 1969, he had completed 20 years and decided to retire. Upon his retirement, he was presented his fifth Commendation Ribbon. During his 20 years of service, Jack received 27 Military Awards. Employment since his Air Force retirement was with Bowen Town and Country Furniture, Flavorich Dairy, World Citrus and Sherman Williams. Jack was a member of First Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Jack and Betty McNeil were married in 1951 at First Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro. Mrs. Badgett passed away in August of 2001. They were married for 49 years. In 2005, Jack married Katie Stanley in Las Vegas, NV. They had 13 happy years together, traveling lots of places including Hawaii, Las Vegas, New York, San Francisco and Myrtle Beach. Jack was a good traveler after all of those years in the Air Force. He always had a special heart in giving and had a big smile for everyone. He loved playing Bingo and had many Bingo friends. Surviving are his three sons, Michael Badgett, Jack Badgett, Jr. (Felicia) and Billy Badgett (Lisa); grandson, Chris Badgett; a sister, Mary Jane Alexander; stepdaughter, Beverly Mills and a stepson, Brad Stanley. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2018 at Hayworth-Miller Lewisville Chapel with Dr. Rick Speas and Chaplain Glenn Davis officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in North Wilkesboro. Memorials may be made to the Forsyth Humane Society.

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