James R. œJim  Badger, 73, of West Salem, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Ohio Health/MedCentral Hospital in Mansfield with his loyal son and caretaker by his side.
He was born December 28, 1943 in Lodi to Clifford and Helen Fair Badger.   He was a 1961 graduate of Northwestern High School.
Jim was a Wayne County farmer all his life.   He was a US Army National Guard veteran and retired from the City of Wooster.   He was a member of the Wayne County Saddle Club for over 50 years.   With over a half century of volunteer involvement with 4-H, Jim gave countless personal and machine hours to the 4-H horse shows and the Wayne County Fair.   He was especially proud that all his grandchildren are active in 4-H or the FFA.   Jim loved the outdoors, machinery sales and hunting.  
He is survived by his son Jerry (Staci) Badger of West Salem; daughters Jackie (Greg) Wasilewski of Shelby and Jolene (Buck) Buchenroth of Kenton; grandchildren Kyle and Kaleb Badger, Kristen and Seth Wasilewski, Kolt and Kody Buchenroth; brothers David (Marilyn) Badger of Polk, Carl Badger of Mifflin, Phillip (Bonnie) Badger of Alabama and John (Linda) Badger of West Salem; 2 nieces and 4 nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Mohican Church of the Brethren, 7759 N. Elyria Rd., West Salem with Pastor Paul Bartholomew officiating.   Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Friends will be received on Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.   The family would like to ask that everyone attend in casual clothing.
The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Exten and the nurses and staff of the infusion center at Med Central for their care and kind attention during the many visits and treatments Jim had there over the past 2 ½ years.
Contributions may be directed to Wayne County Saddle Club, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 or to the Wayne County 4-H Endowment Fund, 428 W. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com

Memorial Contributions
Wayne County Saddle Club, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 or to the Wayne County 4-H Endowment Fund, 428 W. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691

Service
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Mohican Church of the Brethren, 7759 N. Elyria Rd., West Salem

Visitation
Friends will be received on Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.   The family would like to ask that everyone attend in casual clothing.