Chad L. Bad Warrior

November 15, 1983 - January 19, 2019

Chad L. Bad Warrior, age 35 of Eagle Butte, SD, entered the Spirit World on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, South Dakota. Wake services will begin at 7:00 PM Sunday, January 27, 2019 at St. John's Episcopal Church at Eagle Butte. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 28, with Mother Margaret Watson officiating. After a luncheon, burial with full military rites will take place at St. Marks Episcopal Cemetery, Eagle Butte, SD. Chad Lee Zuya Sica, "Sungmanitu Sapa - Black Coyote", was born November 15, 1983 to the Late Mary Louise Horn and Gary Bad Warrior Sr. In Hoven, SD. Chad resided in Aberdeen for a short time before moving to Eagle Butte and attended most of his school year at Cheyenne Eagle Butte School. Chad was on the Runnin Rebels traveling basketball team from 7th grade to 12th grade. He also played High School Basketball for the CEB Braves his Junior and Senior year. He was a part of the softball team “The Falcons” from 2000-2005. He graduated from CEB in May 2003, after graduation Chad and his twin Wade went firefighting that summer with the BIA Fire Dept. At the end of the summer Chad had decided to join the Army Inifintry, he then left for basic training. After graduating basic training, Chad was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. Shortly after getting settled he was called to Active Duty in Mosul, Iraq where he did a full tour of active duty. Upon returning, he was then stationed in Kansas where he resided until his discharge in 2007. Chad returned to Eagle Butte and started working different construction jobs and in 2001 he started work with a Grain Building company until 2015, this work took him to many different states and he didn’t mind the traveling as he loved cruising. Chad suffered from Chronic PTSD he knew he had an alcohol problem so he then took it upon himself to check into the Hot Springs Veterans Hospital for treatment. In November 2018 he moved to Rapid City to live with his sister Jocelyn and niece Angel until the time he made his journey. Chad was a jolly guy, loved being around family and friends, Don’t let that smile fool you he could & would be serious at times and tell you how it is. He was well liked and loved by many people and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his father Gary Bad Warrior Sr., Uncles - Steve Moran, Dewey Bad Warrior, and Louie Horn. Aunties - Philomine Moran, Christine Moran, Wanda (Neil) Hahne and Judy Bad Warrior all of Eagle Butte, Louella Chamberlain, Kathey Goodlow of Eagle Butte, Marletta (Bob) Merritt, Donita Johnson all of Lower Brule, SD. Brothers - Shane Goodlow, Lower Brule, Terry (Kim) Bad Warrior, Gary Bad Warrior Jr., Jody Bad Warrior, Wade (Brandi) Bad Warrior all of Eagle Butte and Jayme (Marlene) Bad Warrior of Albuquerque, NM. Sisters - Robin (Neddie) Ireland of Selfridge, ND, Jackie (Donavon) Hart of Scottsdale, AZ, Jerilyn Bad Warrior, Jovan Bad Warrior, Troy Curley, and Leslie (Bryan) Blue Arm all of Eagle Butte, Jocelyn Bad Warrior and Tori (Alex) Chasing Hawk of Rapid City, Randi Curley of Sioux Falls and Joni Bad Warrior of Pierre, SD. And many cousins, nieces and nephews. Special Cousin/sister Reba Goodlow - Hisle and Hunka Brothers “The Original Native Thugs” you all know who you are. Chad was preceded in death by his Mother Mary Louise Horn, brothers Milton, Myron, and Mike Bad Warrior, cousin Willie Butcher; sister Dana Keckler, Maternal grandparents June Middletent and Andrew Horn; paternal grandparents Maethel Moran and Oscar Bad Warrior. Rooks Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the Chad Bad Warrior Family.