Reginald Thomas Badeaux, Jr.'s Obituary
Reginald T. Badeaux, Jr. passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 29, 2008. He was born in New Orleans on September 16, 1918 to the late Ann Meany and Reginald T. Badeaux, Sr. and has been a resident of Covington for over 40 years.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Mollie Leslie Badeaux; eight children: Leslie van Duyvendijk, Reginald T. III, Gregory B., Richard C., Steven B., Jeffrey G., Timothy E., Daniel J. Badeaux; eighteen grandchildren and one great grandson. He was preceded in death by four siblings: Gerald Badeaux, Audrey Babst, Donald Badeaux and Hubert Badeaux.
Mr. Badeaux graduated from St. Paul's High School in 1934. He enjoyed immediate success as the top regional salesman for Decca Records. In WWII he served his country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a navigator in the 9th Troop Carrier Squadron in the Pacific Theater. After an honorable discharge of his duties, he obtained a B.S. Degree in Business from Loyola University in New Orleans, ultimately obtaining a J.D. degree from Loyola University School of Law in 1951. In addition to graduating first in his class, he served as Editor in Chief of the Loyola Law Review. In later years he attained an L.L.M. in Admiralty from Tulane University. In addition to enjoying great success as a trial attorney with the law firm of Badeaux, Discon, Cumberland and Barbier, he also served as the Custodian of the Orleans Parish Notarial Archives under three governors, having first been appointed to the position by the late Gov. Earl K. Long in 1956 until 1972, the longest term of any Custodian to date. Mr. Badeaux was a founder and former President of the Louisiana Epilepsy Association, a Board Member and former President of the Board of Directors of Tchefuncte Estates and was a member of the Knights of Columbus in St. Dominic Parish. He was especially proud of his continuing association with St. Paul's High School as a member of its Board of Directors. Reggie was an avid golfer; in addition to Tchefunte, he was a charter member of Covington Country Club and a member at Metairie Country Club.
Mr. Badeaux was a generous and loving husband and father; and he will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure to have known him.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass on Friday, February 1, 2008 at 11:00 AM from St. Anselm Catholic Church, 307 St. Mary Street, Madisonville, LA 70447.
Visiting hours will begin AT THE CHURCH at 9:00 AM.
Interment will follow mass at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery.
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