Michael "Steven" Badger, 65, of Gastonia, passed away September 6, 2015 at Testa Hospice in Kings Mountain. He was born March 5, 1950, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Rudolph Badger and Evelyn Webb. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Peggy Badger; daughters, April and Paula Badger, Sheila Inman, Joy Owensby, Holly Smith; son, Jackie Don Richardson; son-in-laws, Willie Inman, Jody Benton, Kurtis Martin, Johnny Owensby; ten grandkids and 3 great-grandkids. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Badger, Jr. All services will be private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.