Dry Goods Firm Leader, Paul Baddour, Dies at 55.
Paul Baddour, president of Baddour Wholesale Dry Goods Co., died about 10:30 a.m. yesterday in Clarksdale, Miss., during a business meeting. He was 55.
Mr. Baddour, who apparently had a heart attack, was in Clarksdale meeting with Elzy Smith, an attorney. Officials at Northwest Mississippi Medical Center in Clarksdale said Mr. Baddour died while being transported to the center from Mr. Smith's office.
Mr. Baddour, of 1259 Singing Trees, co-founded the dry goods operation with his brother, Charles Baddour. The company had its birth in Coldwater, Miss., in 1947 in a 75 foot-by-25-foot building. Four employees were needed then to supply the Baddour Bargain Centers, which were owned and operated by the Baddour brothers.
The company is now housed in a new warehouse at 4300 Getwell Road, and supplies 173 stores in eight states.
The stores, Fred's Dollar Stores and Vic's Dollar Stores, are franchised and Mr. Baddour was also president of the Fred's operations.
Mr. Baddour was an avid bridge player and had attained the rating of life master with the American Contract Bridge League. He also served on the board of directors of the Bridge Club, Inc. of Memphis.
He was a member of the Whitehaven United Methodist Church and served on the churches' finance committee and board of trustees. He was also an ex-officio member of the administrative board of the church. He was a member of Whitehaven Country Club.
Besides his brother, he leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Jane Baddour; two sons, Paul Baddour, Jr. of Senatobia, Miss., and Donald C. Baddour of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Eli Saleeby of Salisbury, N.C., and Mrs. Jane Albertson of West Memphis, and a grand-daughter. Citizens funeral home of West Memphis has charge.
The Commercial Appeal, February 15, 1973
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Paul Baddour passed away in 1973, leaving to his family through his will a generous sum of money and a charge to them to use this money for a charitable purpose. With gifts from business associates, friends and family, Baddour Memorial Center was founded in December of 1978 in memory of Paul Baddour.
A few short weeks after it opened, Baddour Memorial Center grew from 5 residents to 12. Today, The Baddour Center serves men and women who live on campus and an additional clients who live in the surrounding communities. Baddour's residents represent states all across our nation.
While our logos have changed through the years, our mission has not. Since its inception, The Baddour Center has held steadfast to its vision of ensuring an environment where men and women with intellectual disabilities can lead lives of dignity and hope. Through opportunities made available to them by The Baddour Center, residents can achieve goals, develop lifelong friendships, and reach their full potential.
From The Baddour Center website (www.baddour.org)
Paul Baddour, president of Baddour Wholesale Dry Goods Co., died about 10:30 a.m. yesterday in Clarksdale, Miss., during a business meeting. He was 55.
Mr. Baddour, who apparently had a heart attack, was in Clarksdale meeting with Elzy Smith, an attorney. Officials at Northwest Mississippi Medical Center in Clarksdale said Mr. Baddour died while being transported to the center from Mr. Smith's office.
Mr. Baddour, of 1259 Singing Trees, co-founded the dry goods operation with his brother, Charles Baddour. The company had its birth in Coldwater, Miss., in 1947 in a 75 foot-by-25-foot building. Four employees were needed then to supply the Baddour Bargain Centers, which were owned and operated by the Baddour brothers.
The company is now housed in a new warehouse at 4300 Getwell Road, and supplies 173 stores in eight states.
The stores, Fred's Dollar Stores and Vic's Dollar Stores, are franchised and Mr. Baddour was also president of the Fred's operations.
Mr. Baddour was an avid bridge player and had attained the rating of life master with the American Contract Bridge League. He also served on the board of directors of the Bridge Club, Inc. of Memphis.
He was a member of the Whitehaven United Methodist Church and served on the churches' finance committee and board of trustees. He was also an ex-officio member of the administrative board of the church. He was a member of Whitehaven Country Club.
Besides his brother, he leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Jane Baddour; two sons, Paul Baddour, Jr. of Senatobia, Miss., and Donald C. Baddour of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Eli Saleeby of Salisbury, N.C., and Mrs. Jane Albertson of West Memphis, and a grand-daughter. Citizens funeral home of West Memphis has charge.
The Commercial Appeal, February 15, 1973
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Paul Baddour passed away in 1973, leaving to his family through his will a generous sum of money and a charge to them to use this money for a charitable purpose. With gifts from business associates, friends and family, Baddour Memorial Center was founded in December of 1978 in memory of Paul Baddour.
A few short weeks after it opened, Baddour Memorial Center grew from 5 residents to 12. Today, The Baddour Center serves men and women who live on campus and an additional clients who live in the surrounding communities. Baddour's residents represent states all across our nation.
While our logos have changed through the years, our mission has not. Since its inception, The Baddour Center has held steadfast to its vision of ensuring an environment where men and women with intellectual disabilities can lead lives of dignity and hope. Through opportunities made available to them by The Baddour Center, residents can achieve goals, develop lifelong friendships, and reach their full potential.
From The Baddour Center website (www.baddour.org)
Dry Goods Firm Leader, Paul Baddour, Dies at 55.
Paul Baddour, president of Baddour Wholesale Dry Goods Co., died about 10:30 a.m. yesterday in Clarksdale, Miss., during a business meeting. He was 55.
Mr. Baddour, who apparently had a heart attack, was in Clarksdale meeting with Elzy Smith, an attorney. Officials at Northwest Mississippi Medical Center in Clarksdale said Mr. Baddour died while being transported to the center from Mr. Smith's office.
Mr. Baddour, of 1259 Singing Trees, co-founded the dry goods operation with his brother, Charles Baddour. The company had its birth in Coldwater, Miss., in 1947 in a 75 foot-by-25-foot building. Four employees were needed then to supply the Baddour Bargain Centers, which were owned and operated by the Baddour brothers.
The company is now housed in a new warehouse at 4300 Getwell Road, and supplies 173 stores in eight states.
The stores, Fred's Dollar Stores and Vic's Dollar Stores, are franchised and Mr. Baddour was also president of the Fred's operations.
Mr. Baddour was an avid bridge player and had attained the rating of life master with the American Contract Bridge League. He also served on the board of directors of the Bridge Club, Inc. of Memphis.
He was a member of the Whitehaven United Methodist Church and served on the churches' finance committee and board of trustees. He was also an ex-officio member of the administrative board of the church. He was a member of Whitehaven Country Club.
Besides his brother, he leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Jane Baddour; two sons, Paul Baddour, Jr. of Senatobia, Miss., and Donald C. Baddour of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Eli Saleeby of Salisbury, N.C., and Mrs. Jane Albertson of West Memphis, and a grand-daughter. Citizens funeral home of West Memphis has charge.
The Commercial Appeal, February 15, 1973
______________________________________
Paul Baddour passed away in 1973, leaving to his family through his will a generous sum of money and a charge to them to use this money for a charitable purpose. With gifts from business associates, friends and family, Baddour Memorial Center was founded in December of 1978 in memory of Paul Baddour.
A few short weeks after it opened, Baddour Memorial Center grew from 5 residents to 12. Today, The Baddour Center serves men and women who live on campus and an additional clients who live in the surrounding communities. Baddour's residents represent states all across our nation.
While our logos have changed through the years, our mission has not. Since its inception, The Baddour Center has held steadfast to its vision of ensuring an environment where men and women with intellectual disabilities can lead lives of dignity and hope. Through opportunities made available to them by The Baddour Center, residents can achieve goals, develop lifelong friendships, and reach their full potential.
From The Baddour Center website (www.baddour.org)
Paul Baddour, president of Baddour Wholesale Dry Goods Co., died about 10:30 a.m. yesterday in Clarksdale, Miss., during a business meeting. He was 55.
Mr. Baddour, who apparently had a heart attack, was in Clarksdale meeting with Elzy Smith, an attorney. Officials at Northwest Mississippi Medical Center in Clarksdale said Mr. Baddour died while being transported to the center from Mr. Smith's office.
Mr. Baddour, of 1259 Singing Trees, co-founded the dry goods operation with his brother, Charles Baddour. The company had its birth in Coldwater, Miss., in 1947 in a 75 foot-by-25-foot building. Four employees were needed then to supply the Baddour Bargain Centers, which were owned and operated by the Baddour brothers.
The company is now housed in a new warehouse at 4300 Getwell Road, and supplies 173 stores in eight states.
The stores, Fred's Dollar Stores and Vic's Dollar Stores, are franchised and Mr. Baddour was also president of the Fred's operations.
Mr. Baddour was an avid bridge player and had attained the rating of life master with the American Contract Bridge League. He also served on the board of directors of the Bridge Club, Inc. of Memphis.
He was a member of the Whitehaven United Methodist Church and served on the churches' finance committee and board of trustees. He was also an ex-officio member of the administrative board of the church. He was a member of Whitehaven Country Club.
Besides his brother, he leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Jane Baddour; two sons, Paul Baddour, Jr. of Senatobia, Miss., and Donald C. Baddour of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Eli Saleeby of Salisbury, N.C., and Mrs. Jane Albertson of West Memphis, and a grand-daughter. Citizens funeral home of West Memphis has charge.
The Commercial Appeal, February 15, 1973
______________________________________
Paul Baddour passed away in 1973, leaving to his family through his will a generous sum of money and a charge to them to use this money for a charitable purpose. With gifts from business associates, friends and family, Baddour Memorial Center was founded in December of 1978 in memory of Paul Baddour.
A few short weeks after it opened, Baddour Memorial Center grew from 5 residents to 12. Today, The Baddour Center serves men and women who live on campus and an additional clients who live in the surrounding communities. Baddour's residents represent states all across our nation.
While our logos have changed through the years, our mission has not. Since its inception, The Baddour Center has held steadfast to its vision of ensuring an environment where men and women with intellectual disabilities can lead lives of dignity and hope. Through opportunities made available to them by The Baddour Center, residents can achieve goals, develop lifelong friendships, and reach their full potential.
From The Baddour Center website (www.baddour.org)
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