Obituaries

John Badgett, 85: Retired U.S. Navy Captain

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

The following obituary was submitted by Darby Funeral Home in Canton:

Capt. John Badgett, 85 of Canton, passed away Friday Oct. 25, 2013, at his residence.

Badgett served our county for 34 years in the United States Navy, retiring as Captain. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at Our Lady of The Mountain Catholic Church with Father Charles Byrd officiating. 

Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.  The family will receive friends and family on Monday Oct. 28 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Survivors include his Wife, Ruby Ballard Badgett of Canton; sons & daughters-in-law, Bruce & Beth Badget of Reston, Virginia; John & Grace Badgett of Charleston, South Carolina; Carl & Cindy Badgett of Cumming; daughters & sons-in-law, Kathy & Rich Stacy of Woodstock; Allie & Scott Hill of Kennesaw; and 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren also survive.  

Badgett was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Mary Badgett and daughter, Susan Badgett. 

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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