Jack was the second son born to Edward and Etta Badger. He was born in 1925 in Foley Township, near Parry Sound, Ontario.

Jack married Miriam Maud Gowlett in 1959 and had one daughter with her.  He later married May Harriet Smith.

Jack died on June 1 1975. May died July 25, 2012 at the age of 77 in Englehart, Ontario.