James Warren "Jimmy" Badgett, age 80 of Broadway, passed away on Tuesday (12/24/2024) at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford, NC.  He was born on February 16, 1944, son of the late Gilmer Ervin Badgett and Clara Mae Harrington Badgett.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Jimmy worked as a farmer, and when he wasn't tending to his land, he enjoyed spending time talking with the other farmers in the Broadway Community.  He is survived by his daughter, Jan Badgett Smith and husband Brian of Sanford, NC; son, Benjamin Badgett of Sanford, NC; sister, Judith Badgett Baker of Sanford, NC and grandchildren, Virginia Claire Smith, William O'Brien Smith and Mary Thomas Smith.  Friends may visit the Smith Funeral Home in Broadway between the hours of 12pm-5pm on Friday, (12/27/2024) to sign the register and pay their respects.  Graveside funeral services will be held at 11am Saturday at Shallow Well Church Cemetery with Rev. Krysha Jamis officiating.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Shallow Well Church Fellowship Hall. The family would like to thank his caregivers, Sissy Thomas, Shelia McDougald, Charlotte Merritt, Libby Smith and Vickie Warren for all the love and care provided to Jimmy.   Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com