He retired from Parker Hanifin.
He was a graduate of South Greene High School.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years: Alice Johnson Babb; a son: Joshua (Shelby) Babb; his beloved grandson, Noah, who was so precious to him; a special niece: Tracy (Brad ) Sharp, who was like a daughter to him; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Shirley Babb, Carol Ricker, Linda Malone, James Johnson and Kathy Jefferson; uncles: Elmer and Sharon Brown and Maynard Brown of DeKalb, Illinois; several nieces; nephews; and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Joe and Anna Lee Babb; his only sibling: Fred Babb; and a nephew: Christopher Babb.
Family and friends will meet at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 3:30pm.
The family wishes to give thanks and appreciation for the care and kindness shown by Dr. Jamie Oakley, Elizabeth Staton and staff; the Tennessee Cancer Specialists: Dr. Patel, Jeffery Taylor and such caring staff; the University of Tennessee Health Care and Hospice, including Jennifer, Megan, Libby, Kim, Sarah, Dee, Charles and Elaine that showed such kindness.