OBITUARY
Frank Cecil Badder
July 25, 1947 – March 16, 2019
Frank Badder, affectionately known as, “Pappy”, of San Antonio, Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 16, 2019. Frank was born to Ted and Fay Badder on July 25, 1947 in Fort Worth, Texas.
With a B.A. in journalism from Texas Christian University, he was the creating editor of "Code One Magazine".
Serving in the Army for over 25 years, he was a door gunner in Vietnam, a warrant officer, helicopter pilot and instructor. His parents preceded him in death. Surviving family includes his wife, Pam; his sons, Jason (Becky) and Jeremy (Kelli); his grandchildren, Hank, Julianna, Greyson, Peyton, and Brynleigh; his sister, Wren Leinweber (Mark); brother, Stanley; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He had many loves; God, family, country, flying, and writing. He loved to make people smile. He was well-loved and will be sorely missed. His final goodbye was, “ See you on the other side.”
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019, 2:30 P.M. at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, Texas. Burial with Military Honors will be on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio Texas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colonialuniversal.com for the Badder family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
FAMILY
- His parents preceded him in death. Surviving family includes his wife, Pam; his sons, Jason (Becky) and Jeremy (Kelli); his grandchildren, Hank, Julianna, Greyson, Peyton, and Brynleigh; his sister, Wren Leinweber (Mark); brother, Stanley; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
DONATIONS
- Disabled American Veterans
Services
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Funeral Service
Thursday, March 21, 2019
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Committal Service
Friday, April 12, 2019
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Graveside Service with Military Honors
Friday, April 12, 2019
Memories
Frank Cecil Badder
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ADD A MEMORYPhil Kelley
March 25, 2021
Frank and I flew together in Vietnam. The last time I saw Frank was that the 189th reunion in Colorado springs. We share a lot of Old war stories together. I will miss him.
Gerald Sandlin
March 25, 2021
Frank Badder was a member of the 189th Assault Helicopter Company during Vietnam and a great supporter of 189th Reunions.
May Frank Rest In Peace.
Chris Kelley
December 23, 2019
I learned of Frank’s passing from the TCU Magazine last summer. Frank befriended me when I was a wet-behind-the-ears freshman at TCU. He held me spellbound for hours on end with his stories from Vietnam. Despite our age difference, we remained good friends until he graduated. I came to love and respect Frank. God broke the mold with Frank. My condolences to the family.
Arthur Lee
September 4, 2019
I'm just now learning of this. I had my son dig online for any information that he could find since it had been a spell since we last spoke before the last Ghostriders reunion in which he and his wife weren't gonna be able to attend. I wasn't expecting this and was truly unprepared. My condolences go to Pam and the rest of Pappy's family.
The "Rebel" is crushed.
Amanda Brown
April 11, 2019
The memory I have of Frank badder is that he was always a really funny person and he loved to smile with full joy when he could from Amanda