Joseph Richard Bachus, Jr., 54, passed away January 15, 2012. Born in Logan, Ohio he is the son of the late Joseph and Shirley Bachus. Joseph served his country proudly in the United States Army retiring as a Command Sergeant Major after 36 years of service.
He is survived by a son; Phillip Bachus and a brother, Shawn Harden
A graveside service will be held Friday, February 17, 2012 at 3 pm at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. Online condolences may be offered using the links provided.
We thank you for your service to our country Mr. Bachus.
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My Condolences to Phillip and your family1SG (RET) Chad A.Mastranton
Joe was my CSM when I was a Battalion Commander in Korea. He was an outstanding leader and a great friend. I will never forget the great times we had together making the Gunfighter Battalion the best in the Army. I could not have made it without him and he will be missed.
While CSM for 5th Bn, 101 Avn Bn, Ft Campbell, KY, Joseph Bachus was the Aviation Brigade CSM. As our Brigade CSM, he was a true friend and mentor. He allowed me the latitude to learn, grow and yet provided positive guidance and support. Thanks for being there for me Joe. “Soldier On!”I send my Condolences to Phillip and the entire family.
Those of us who knew and worked with CSM Bachus respected and admired his great love for his country and family. He was an inspiration to us all. He will be greatly missed by his family and his fellow soldiers.Our sympathy extends out to his family.Great Person,True Soldier,Carry on
Phillip, I knew your dad for many years. God Bless you and your family during this time. Know that your dad was so very proud of you and always talked of you since your were a little boy, he loved you so very much. May you find peace in Gods mercy and know that he will carry you through this difficult time. For your dad to be so young, such a great loss God Bless you……Cindy Holst
I first met CSM at Fort Eustis, VA. He was my NCOIC for ANCOC. Later down the road we met again at Fort Campbell, Ky at 101 Avn he was my BDE CSM. Good leadership from him, and let me do my job and training. You will be missed. Air Assault / Air Borne!
He was by far one of the greatest men I’ve ever known. I didn’t get to see him often, but I loved it when I did. He was so funny and always happy. I miss you Uncle Joe and I love you.
Joe was one of the best brothers a person could ask for.he was always there for me when i needed something .i know im going to miss our hour talks on the phone 3 times a week.and Phillip i love you buddy .i know your going to miss your dad more than anybody.
Although I did not see Joe often, when he did come into Logan, we had good laughs at my parents house… He was a good man & all his family will miss him. My mom regularly talked to him on the phone and I know she will miss those conversations alot!!
Although I have only been in the family about 3 years, Joey was indeed someone who had put an impression on me. He always had a joke or crack to make someone laugh. I don’t think I ever seen him without a smile. I always enjoyed it when he called, because he’d make any bad situation better. The last time I seen him was during vacation, driving us through the streets of Virginia Beach on his golf cart, showing us the sights. I will miss Joey so much, he was such a great guy and a wonderful brother in law. I am so proud to say that he was my brother in law.
Joe was my brother and it floored me when i found out he had dies ,he will be missed by many .I Love You brother
GI Joe as Doug lovingly called him. We will miss your visits. Deer season will never be the same without you Joey. I always took a day or two off when Joey came. We always had so much fun seeing who could make the hottest salsa!! It is such a shock and I had a hard time believing your gone. you will be missed and I love you. PJ your welcome anytime buddy!!
My condolences to Phillip and family for the loss of another great friend and soldier, Joe will be missed.
I hate to speak ill of the dead but you are all incorrect about his military service. Fact is he was busted from SGM to Master Sergeant and forced to retire. He could not control his impulses to gamble and as a result borrowed and stoled from the very people he was charged to serve. Joseph Bachus was a discrace to the uniform and the Army.
I think that it is a DISGRACE that you would have the guts to get on someone’s memorial guestbook and write something so horrible. The family is grieving his death and you have the guts to get on here and say these kinds of things? HOW DARE YOU for one! You are allowed to have your opinions, but how dare you get on here and think that it is right to speak like this. One who served? You should have more respect than this to write about a fellow soldier. You of ALL PEOPLE should have the DECENCY and RESPECT to keep your opinions, which NO ONE believes what you wrote, TO YOUR SELF. You are one of few who make the military look bad. You are such a disgrace! I feel sorry for you. You must feel all high and mighty now, huh? To me, you’re worthless and a p.o.s. Why don’t you do us ALL a favor, get a life, and talk ill of someone else. By the way, Joe is probably laughing at you right now for your ignorance and stupidity. Have a nice day.
i was always and still am proud to call joe my brother, he was a good pearson and will be missed very much by myself and the family and friends he left behind, and to the chicken shit that had the nerve to say the nasty things that he did about our family member that we all loved so much, be a man and leave your name.you will be missed forever joey, we love you. phillip i know this is harder on you than anyone we love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you bud.
Phillip,I was honored to serve with your Dad at the NCO Academy Fort Campbell. I was his Deputy Commandant. He was very proud of you. Please accept my condolencesV/R Robert M. Lonergan
My uncle joe was a very good man and he was a good soldier.no matter what hes ever done good or bad knows not the time to talk about him.jimmy.i love you uncle joe. Miss u Phillip
ch69L4 I serched through the internet and got here. What a wonderful invention of the mankind. With the help of the network you communicate, learn, read !… That helped us to get acquainted!…
To all the signers of this book that think I left the post from those who serve..Guess again Joe was my big brother and I loved him dearly, But the only time he had anything to do with me was when he wanted something and I gave without question and was shafted by him and pj for approx 7000 bucks. Soon after I gave this money to them I never heard another word from either,,So as for those who serves comment what he posted here is true. This is my first time here and I have the guts to stand behind my post So y’all can kiss my rosey red azzJames Bachus
MSG Bacus was my CSM in Korea when I was a PFC and MG Crutchfield was my BM CDR. No matter what happened in his 36 years of service I always had the pleasure of working with him and he was a good Soldier. Remember the good and professional things he did vs the couple mistakes he made. No one signing this page is perfect and no one should throw stones. He was a good person and great father. Remember….. There are three sides to every story- his side, your side, and the truth. If all sides can’t be explained then forget them and remember the good. You will be missed Joe! Air Assault!
Im an NCO at the 101st ABN DIV NCO Academy. we would like to place a picture of CSM Bachus on our wall could someone please email me a picture at nicholasrueve@yahoo.com