Billy Howard "Buddy" Hadnot a long time resident of Baton Rouge, died of heart problems Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at The Guest House. He was 76. Known as "Buddy" to his friends, he was born Aug. 18, 1936, to Calvin Hadnot and Ruby Roshto in Pineville.
He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1954. After graduating, he married Beverley Jean Dorris of Baton Rouge on Aug. 16, 1955, and raised four children. In 1955, he enlisted in the Air Force and served in military intelligence. His most memorable experiences were serving in Turkey along the Georgian border during the heights of the Cold War. Upon returning to Baton Rouge, he began a long career as a brick salesman in the Baton Rouge area and retired in 2009. His personal life was focused primarily on his family, friends and church. Early in their married lives, the Hadnots joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed many years of active service. Buddy enjoyed serving in the Boy Scout program helping young men to advance in rank in preparation for adult life. He also served in a variety of church responsibilities, like Sunday School, Elders Quorum and young men's program. He often reflected upon his experiences and considered that part of his life to be quite fulfilling. Another aspect of church service Buddy relished was participating in temple sessions at the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple located on Highland Road. There Buddy and Beverley were invited to attend the dedication ceremony in May 1999 and were called as temple workers later on. Being a life-long fan of aviation, Buddy enjoyed flying and collecting radio controlled airplanes. Buddy enjoyed cooking and socializing, and was particularly fond of backyard cookouts. His specialty was preparing seafood in a variety of ways, especially fish, shrimp and crabs. Family and friends often said he missed his calling in life by not becoming a chef. A common interest the Hadnots enjoyed was square dancing and camping with their square dancing friends. For many years they owned a recreational vehicle and traversed the United States from the Florida Keys to the west and Midwest. He was a past president of the Tiger Twirlers square dance club from 1980-1982, and was named Associate Member of the Year in 2000 for the Capitol Region Builder's Association. Buddy's philosophy in life was like that of humorist Will Rogers: I never met a man I didn't like. He was always friendly and was a good friend. Buddy enjoyed joking and was always in pursuit of a good laugh.
Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., until the religious service. Burial with full military honors at Port Hudson Nation Cemetery in Zachary.
Surviving family members include his wife of 57 years, Beverley J. Dorris; four children, Mark Hanot, of Springville, Utah, Stacy Hadnot Mangels, of Houma, Melanie Hadnot Wingo, of Leavenworth, Kan., and James Hadnot, of Baton Rouge; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Shirley Hadnot Bowman, of Salisbury, N.C.
He was preceded in death by both parents.
Obituary published in The Advocate from August 22 to August 24, 2012.
He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1954. After graduating, he married Beverley Jean Dorris of Baton Rouge on Aug. 16, 1955, and raised four children. In 1955, he enlisted in the Air Force and served in military intelligence. His most memorable experiences were serving in Turkey along the Georgian border during the heights of the Cold War. Upon returning to Baton Rouge, he began a long career as a brick salesman in the Baton Rouge area and retired in 2009. His personal life was focused primarily on his family, friends and church. Early in their married lives, the Hadnots joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed many years of active service. Buddy enjoyed serving in the Boy Scout program helping young men to advance in rank in preparation for adult life. He also served in a variety of church responsibilities, like Sunday School, Elders Quorum and young men's program. He often reflected upon his experiences and considered that part of his life to be quite fulfilling. Another aspect of church service Buddy relished was participating in temple sessions at the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple located on Highland Road. There Buddy and Beverley were invited to attend the dedication ceremony in May 1999 and were called as temple workers later on. Being a life-long fan of aviation, Buddy enjoyed flying and collecting radio controlled airplanes. Buddy enjoyed cooking and socializing, and was particularly fond of backyard cookouts. His specialty was preparing seafood in a variety of ways, especially fish, shrimp and crabs. Family and friends often said he missed his calling in life by not becoming a chef. A common interest the Hadnots enjoyed was square dancing and camping with their square dancing friends. For many years they owned a recreational vehicle and traversed the United States from the Florida Keys to the west and Midwest. He was a past president of the Tiger Twirlers square dance club from 1980-1982, and was named Associate Member of the Year in 2000 for the Capitol Region Builder's Association. Buddy's philosophy in life was like that of humorist Will Rogers: I never met a man I didn't like. He was always friendly and was a good friend. Buddy enjoyed joking and was always in pursuit of a good laugh.
Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., until the religious service. Burial with full military honors at Port Hudson Nation Cemetery in Zachary.
Surviving family members include his wife of 57 years, Beverley J. Dorris; four children, Mark Hanot, of Springville, Utah, Stacy Hadnot Mangels, of Houma, Melanie Hadnot Wingo, of Leavenworth, Kan., and James Hadnot, of Baton Rouge; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Shirley Hadnot Bowman, of Salisbury, N.C.
He was preceded in death by both parents.
Obituary published in The Advocate from August 22 to August 24, 2012.
Billy Howard "Buddy" Hadnot a long time resident of Baton Rouge, died of heart problems Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at The Guest House. He was 76. Known as "Buddy" to his friends, he was born Aug. 18, 1936, to Calvin Hadnot and Ruby Roshto in Pineville.
He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1954. After graduating, he married Beverley Jean Dorris of Baton Rouge on Aug. 16, 1955, and raised four children. In 1955, he enlisted in the Air Force and served in military intelligence. His most memorable experiences were serving in Turkey along the Georgian border during the heights of the Cold War. Upon returning to Baton Rouge, he began a long career as a brick salesman in the Baton Rouge area and retired in 2009. His personal life was focused primarily on his family, friends and church. Early in their married lives, the Hadnots joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed many years of active service. Buddy enjoyed serving in the Boy Scout program helping young men to advance in rank in preparation for adult life. He also served in a variety of church responsibilities, like Sunday School, Elders Quorum and young men's program. He often reflected upon his experiences and considered that part of his life to be quite fulfilling. Another aspect of church service Buddy relished was participating in temple sessions at the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple located on Highland Road. There Buddy and Beverley were invited to attend the dedication ceremony in May 1999 and were called as temple workers later on. Being a life-long fan of aviation, Buddy enjoyed flying and collecting radio controlled airplanes. Buddy enjoyed cooking and socializing, and was particularly fond of backyard cookouts. His specialty was preparing seafood in a variety of ways, especially fish, shrimp and crabs. Family and friends often said he missed his calling in life by not becoming a chef. A common interest the Hadnots enjoyed was square dancing and camping with their square dancing friends. For many years they owned a recreational vehicle and traversed the United States from the Florida Keys to the west and Midwest. He was a past president of the Tiger Twirlers square dance club from 1980-1982, and was named Associate Member of the Year in 2000 for the Capitol Region Builder's Association. Buddy's philosophy in life was like that of humorist Will Rogers: I never met a man I didn't like. He was always friendly and was a good friend. Buddy enjoyed joking and was always in pursuit of a good laugh.
Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., until the religious service. Burial with full military honors at Port Hudson Nation Cemetery in Zachary.
Surviving family members include his wife of 57 years, Beverley J. Dorris; four children, Mark Hanot, of Springville, Utah, Stacy Hadnot Mangels, of Houma, Melanie Hadnot Wingo, of Leavenworth, Kan., and James Hadnot, of Baton Rouge; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Shirley Hadnot Bowman, of Salisbury, N.C.
He was preceded in death by both parents.
Obituary published in The Advocate from August 22 to August 24, 2012.
He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1954. After graduating, he married Beverley Jean Dorris of Baton Rouge on Aug. 16, 1955, and raised four children. In 1955, he enlisted in the Air Force and served in military intelligence. His most memorable experiences were serving in Turkey along the Georgian border during the heights of the Cold War. Upon returning to Baton Rouge, he began a long career as a brick salesman in the Baton Rouge area and retired in 2009. His personal life was focused primarily on his family, friends and church. Early in their married lives, the Hadnots joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed many years of active service. Buddy enjoyed serving in the Boy Scout program helping young men to advance in rank in preparation for adult life. He also served in a variety of church responsibilities, like Sunday School, Elders Quorum and young men's program. He often reflected upon his experiences and considered that part of his life to be quite fulfilling. Another aspect of church service Buddy relished was participating in temple sessions at the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple located on Highland Road. There Buddy and Beverley were invited to attend the dedication ceremony in May 1999 and were called as temple workers later on. Being a life-long fan of aviation, Buddy enjoyed flying and collecting radio controlled airplanes. Buddy enjoyed cooking and socializing, and was particularly fond of backyard cookouts. His specialty was preparing seafood in a variety of ways, especially fish, shrimp and crabs. Family and friends often said he missed his calling in life by not becoming a chef. A common interest the Hadnots enjoyed was square dancing and camping with their square dancing friends. For many years they owned a recreational vehicle and traversed the United States from the Florida Keys to the west and Midwest. He was a past president of the Tiger Twirlers square dance club from 1980-1982, and was named Associate Member of the Year in 2000 for the Capitol Region Builder's Association. Buddy's philosophy in life was like that of humorist Will Rogers: I never met a man I didn't like. He was always friendly and was a good friend. Buddy enjoyed joking and was always in pursuit of a good laugh.
Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., until the religious service. Burial with full military honors at Port Hudson Nation Cemetery in Zachary.
Surviving family members include his wife of 57 years, Beverley J. Dorris; four children, Mark Hanot, of Springville, Utah, Stacy Hadnot Mangels, of Houma, Melanie Hadnot Wingo, of Leavenworth, Kan., and James Hadnot, of Baton Rouge; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Shirley Hadnot Bowman, of Salisbury, N.C.
He was preceded in death by both parents.
Obituary published in The Advocate from August 22 to August 24, 2012.
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