Son of Evelyn M. Clark and Wogan Stanhope Badcock, Sr. Grandson of Henry Stanhope and O. Hattie Badcock.
Captain, US Air Force - Korea
Former husband of Mary Robison. Father of Mary Evelyn Badcock Stiles, Elizabeth Clark Badcock Daughtrey, Wogan "Wogie" Stanhope III, Henry Clark and Ben.
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Badcock chain's CEO dies.
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Wogan Stanhope Badcock Jr., chairman and chief executive of the W.S. Badcock retail chain, died of pneumonia Nov. 20 at his home here. He was 64.
Since 1963, when Badcock was named president of the company his grandfather founded around the turn of the century, the chain has grown from 63 stores to 364 in seven Southeastern states; its sales of furniture, appliances and electronics have been estimated at more than $450 million. Badcock became chairman in 1984.
Wogan's grandfather, Henry S. Badcock, opened the first Badcock Home Furniture store in Mulberry, Florida in 1904. Wogan Badcock, Sr. bought the store in 1920 for $9,000. In 1930, Badcock, Sr. began consigning merchandise to area collectors who sold from trucks along their routes. Soon, some collectors acquired buildings to display their merchandise. By 1960, there were 46 such stores - the foundation for the Company's system of dealer owned and operated stores that continues today.
Wogan Stanhope Badcock, Jr. (1932-1996), former president of W.S. Badcock Corporation, has been nominated to the American Furniture Hall of Fame by the The American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation (AFHF). Badcock and More is the largest furniture retailer in the Southeast and one of the largest in the nation.
Key Dates in Badcock's History
1904—Henry S. Badcock establishes the first Badcock Home Furniture store, located in Mulberry, Florida.
1920—Henry's 22-year-old son, Wogan Stanhope Badcock, Sr., buys the Mulberry store for $9,000.
1930—Wogan Badcock expands sales by consigning merchandise to area collectors who begin selling from trucks along their routes. Soon some collectors acquire buildings to display their merchandise. This is the start of Badcock's unique system of dealer owned and operated stores that continues to flourish today.
1940-1960—Badcock expands to 46 stores, and Wogan Badcock, Jr. joins his father in the business.
1963—Wogan Badcock, Jr. is named president.
1967—Badcock opens first store outside of Florida, in Valdosta, Georgia.
1972—The company opens its second distribution center in Live Oak, Florida (the first was in Mulberry.
1984—Badcock's third distribution center opens in Thomson, Georgia, and Badcock grows to 200 stores throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina.
1985—Wogan Badcock, Jr.'s sons, Wogan, III, Henry and Ben, are appointed vice presidents.
1990—Badcock opens a fourth distribution center in Cullman, Alabama, which leads to more stores in Mississippi and Tennessee.
1992—Wogan Badcock, Jr. turns the company over to his three sons.
1996—Wogan Badcock, Jr. passes away.
1998—Badcock hires Don Marks, who is the first president from outside the Badcock family.
2000—Badcock develops Badcock &more store concept that includes a product line of more than 4,000 items; a brighter, more spacious store display; and a new logo.
2002—Badcock develops new ten-year dealer contract to uphold new operating standards and enhance the long-term growth opportunities.
2003—Badcock targets Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia for Southeast expansion.
2003—Badcock embarks on a multi-phase, long-term technology modernization program.
2003—Badcock dealers gain eligibility for Small Business Administration (SBA) financing and are officially listed on the SBA's National Franchise Registry, which will allow dealers to easily apply for SBA financing.
2004—Badcock celebrates 100-year anniversary.
Captain, US Air Force - Korea
Former husband of Mary Robison. Father of Mary Evelyn Badcock Stiles, Elizabeth Clark Badcock Daughtrey, Wogan "Wogie" Stanhope III, Henry Clark and Ben.
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Badcock chain's CEO dies.
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Wogan Stanhope Badcock Jr., chairman and chief executive of the W.S. Badcock retail chain, died of pneumonia Nov. 20 at his home here. He was 64.
Since 1963, when Badcock was named president of the company his grandfather founded around the turn of the century, the chain has grown from 63 stores to 364 in seven Southeastern states; its sales of furniture, appliances and electronics have been estimated at more than $450 million. Badcock became chairman in 1984.
Wogan's grandfather, Henry S. Badcock, opened the first Badcock Home Furniture store in Mulberry, Florida in 1904. Wogan Badcock, Sr. bought the store in 1920 for $9,000. In 1930, Badcock, Sr. began consigning merchandise to area collectors who sold from trucks along their routes. Soon, some collectors acquired buildings to display their merchandise. By 1960, there were 46 such stores - the foundation for the Company's system of dealer owned and operated stores that continues today.
Wogan Stanhope Badcock, Jr. (1932-1996), former president of W.S. Badcock Corporation, has been nominated to the American Furniture Hall of Fame by the The American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation (AFHF). Badcock and More is the largest furniture retailer in the Southeast and one of the largest in the nation.
Key Dates in Badcock's History
1904—Henry S. Badcock establishes the first Badcock Home Furniture store, located in Mulberry, Florida.
1920—Henry's 22-year-old son, Wogan Stanhope Badcock, Sr., buys the Mulberry store for $9,000.
1930—Wogan Badcock expands sales by consigning merchandise to area collectors who begin selling from trucks along their routes. Soon some collectors acquire buildings to display their merchandise. This is the start of Badcock's unique system of dealer owned and operated stores that continues to flourish today.
1940-1960—Badcock expands to 46 stores, and Wogan Badcock, Jr. joins his father in the business.
1963—Wogan Badcock, Jr. is named president.
1967—Badcock opens first store outside of Florida, in Valdosta, Georgia.
1972—The company opens its second distribution center in Live Oak, Florida (the first was in Mulberry.
1984—Badcock's third distribution center opens in Thomson, Georgia, and Badcock grows to 200 stores throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina.
1985—Wogan Badcock, Jr.'s sons, Wogan, III, Henry and Ben, are appointed vice presidents.
1990—Badcock opens a fourth distribution center in Cullman, Alabama, which leads to more stores in Mississippi and Tennessee.
1992—Wogan Badcock, Jr. turns the company over to his three sons.
1996—Wogan Badcock, Jr. passes away.
1998—Badcock hires Don Marks, who is the first president from outside the Badcock family.
2000—Badcock develops Badcock &more store concept that includes a product line of more than 4,000 items; a brighter, more spacious store display; and a new logo.
2002—Badcock develops new ten-year dealer contract to uphold new operating standards and enhance the long-term growth opportunities.
2003—Badcock targets Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia for Southeast expansion.
2003—Badcock embarks on a multi-phase, long-term technology modernization program.
2003—Badcock dealers gain eligibility for Small Business Administration (SBA) financing and are officially listed on the SBA's National Franchise Registry, which will allow dealers to easily apply for SBA financing.
2004—Badcock celebrates 100-year anniversary.
Son of Evelyn M. Clark and Wogan Stanhope Badcock, Sr. Grandson of Henry Stanhope and O. Hattie Badcock.
Captain, US Air Force - Korea
Former husband of Mary Robison. Father of Mary Evelyn Badcock Stiles, Elizabeth Clark Badcock Daughtrey, Wogan "Wogie" Stanhope III, Henry Clark and Ben.
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Badcock chain's CEO dies.
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Wogan Stanhope Badcock Jr., chairman and chief executive of the W.S. Badcock retail chain, died of pneumonia Nov. 20 at his home here. He was 64.
Since 1963, when Badcock was named president of the company his grandfather founded around the turn of the century, the chain has grown from 63 stores to 364 in seven Southeastern states; its sales of furniture, appliances and electronics have been estimated at more than $450 million. Badcock became chairman in 1984.
Wogan's grandfather, Henry S. Badcock, opened the first Badcock Home Furniture store in Mulberry, Florida in 1904. Wogan Badcock, Sr. bought the store in 1920 for $9,000. In 1930, Badcock, Sr. began consigning merchandise to area collectors who sold from trucks along their routes. Soon, some collectors acquired buildings to display their merchandise. By 1960, there were 46 such stores - the foundation for the Company's system of dealer owned and operated stores that continues today.
Wogan Stanhope Badcock, Jr. (1932-1996), former president of W.S. Badcock Corporation, has been nominated to the American Furniture Hall of Fame by the The American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation (AFHF). Badcock and More is the largest furniture retailer in the Southeast and one of the largest in the nation.
Key Dates in Badcock's History
1904—Henry S. Badcock establishes the first Badcock Home Furniture store, located in Mulberry, Florida.
1920—Henry's 22-year-old son, Wogan Stanhope Badcock, Sr., buys the Mulberry store for $9,000.
1930—Wogan Badcock expands sales by consigning merchandise to area collectors who begin selling from trucks along their routes. Soon some collectors acquire buildings to display their merchandise. This is the start of Badcock's unique system of dealer owned and operated stores that continues to flourish today.
1940-1960—Badcock expands to 46 stores, and Wogan Badcock, Jr. joins his father in the business.
1963—Wogan Badcock, Jr. is named president.
1967—Badcock opens first store outside of Florida, in Valdosta, Georgia.
1972—The company opens its second distribution center in Live Oak, Florida (the first was in Mulberry.
1984—Badcock's third distribution center opens in Thomson, Georgia, and Badcock grows to 200 stores throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina.
1985—Wogan Badcock, Jr.'s sons, Wogan, III, Henry and Ben, are appointed vice presidents.
1990—Badcock opens a fourth distribution center in Cullman, Alabama, which leads to more stores in Mississippi and Tennessee.
1992—Wogan Badcock, Jr. turns the company over to his three sons.
1996—Wogan Badcock, Jr. passes away.
1998—Badcock hires Don Marks, who is the first president from outside the Badcock family.
2000—Badcock develops Badcock &more store concept that includes a product line of more than 4,000 items; a brighter, more spacious store display; and a new logo.
2002—Badcock develops new ten-year dealer contract to uphold new operating standards and enhance the long-term growth opportunities.
2003—Badcock targets Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia for Southeast expansion.
2003—Badcock embarks on a multi-phase, long-term technology modernization program.
2003—Badcock dealers gain eligibility for Small Business Administration (SBA) financing and are officially listed on the SBA's National Franchise Registry, which will allow dealers to easily apply for SBA financing.
2004—Badcock celebrates 100-year anniversary.
Captain, US Air Force - Korea
Former husband of Mary Robison. Father of Mary Evelyn Badcock Stiles, Elizabeth Clark Badcock Daughtrey, Wogan "Wogie" Stanhope III, Henry Clark and Ben.
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Badcock chain's CEO dies.
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Wogan Stanhope Badcock Jr., chairman and chief executive of the W.S. Badcock retail chain, died of pneumonia Nov. 20 at his home here. He was 64.
Since 1963, when Badcock was named president of the company his grandfather founded around the turn of the century, the chain has grown from 63 stores to 364 in seven Southeastern states; its sales of furniture, appliances and electronics have been estimated at more than $450 million. Badcock became chairman in 1984.
Wogan's grandfather, Henry S. Badcock, opened the first Badcock Home Furniture store in Mulberry, Florida in 1904. Wogan Badcock, Sr. bought the store in 1920 for $9,000. In 1930, Badcock, Sr. began consigning merchandise to area collectors who sold from trucks along their routes. Soon, some collectors acquired buildings to display their merchandise. By 1960, there were 46 such stores - the foundation for the Company's system of dealer owned and operated stores that continues today.
Wogan Stanhope Badcock, Jr. (1932-1996), former president of W.S. Badcock Corporation, has been nominated to the American Furniture Hall of Fame by the The American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation (AFHF). Badcock and More is the largest furniture retailer in the Southeast and one of the largest in the nation.
Key Dates in Badcock's History
1904—Henry S. Badcock establishes the first Badcock Home Furniture store, located in Mulberry, Florida.
1920—Henry's 22-year-old son, Wogan Stanhope Badcock, Sr., buys the Mulberry store for $9,000.
1930—Wogan Badcock expands sales by consigning merchandise to area collectors who begin selling from trucks along their routes. Soon some collectors acquire buildings to display their merchandise. This is the start of Badcock's unique system of dealer owned and operated stores that continues to flourish today.
1940-1960—Badcock expands to 46 stores, and Wogan Badcock, Jr. joins his father in the business.
1963—Wogan Badcock, Jr. is named president.
1967—Badcock opens first store outside of Florida, in Valdosta, Georgia.
1972—The company opens its second distribution center in Live Oak, Florida (the first was in Mulberry.
1984—Badcock's third distribution center opens in Thomson, Georgia, and Badcock grows to 200 stores throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina.
1985—Wogan Badcock, Jr.'s sons, Wogan, III, Henry and Ben, are appointed vice presidents.
1990—Badcock opens a fourth distribution center in Cullman, Alabama, which leads to more stores in Mississippi and Tennessee.
1992—Wogan Badcock, Jr. turns the company over to his three sons.
1996—Wogan Badcock, Jr. passes away.
1998—Badcock hires Don Marks, who is the first president from outside the Badcock family.
2000—Badcock develops Badcock &more store concept that includes a product line of more than 4,000 items; a brighter, more spacious store display; and a new logo.
2002—Badcock develops new ten-year dealer contract to uphold new operating standards and enhance the long-term growth opportunities.
2003—Badcock targets Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia for Southeast expansion.
2003—Badcock embarks on a multi-phase, long-term technology modernization program.
2003—Badcock dealers gain eligibility for Small Business Administration (SBA) financing and are officially listed on the SBA's National Franchise Registry, which will allow dealers to easily apply for SBA financing.
2004—Badcock celebrates 100-year anniversary.
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