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Richard Babcock Obituary
Aug 27, 1929 - Feb 16, 2023
New Haven
Richard E. Babcock, 93, of New Haven, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at Blossom Nursing Rehabilitation, Willard.
He was born Aug. 27, 1929, in Willard, to the late Charles and Lottie (Magill) Babcock.
Richard was a 1948 graduate of New Haven High School. He was employed with CSX Railroad where he retired from as an engineer. He was also a farmer, excavator, and small business owner. Richard served with Ohio National Guard Unit in Norwalk where he went to Fort Benning during the Korean Conflict. He was also a proud 70-year member of Willard Golden Rule Masonic Lodge.
Richard enjoyed traveling and camping and was a collector of hammers and International Harvester equipment. He and his late wife were long-time members of Florida Flywheelers.
Richard married the love of his life, Alice A. McPherson, on April 14, 1950, and she passed away Dec. 23, 2022.
Richard is survived by two sons, David (Diane) Babcock and Kevin (Mary Ellen) Babcock; daughter-in-law, Connie (Virgil) Babcock; grandchildren, Joshua, Garrett, Elizabeth, and Anna; great-grandchildren, Makayla, Madelyn, Delaney, Samson, Missy, Jaxson, and Ariana; great-great-grandchildren, Paisley and another on the way; and many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sons, Glenn Babcock and Virgil Babcock; two sisters, Helen Nestor and Harriet Miller; and two brothers, Roger Babcock and Leroy "Dutch" Babcock.
Visitation was 12 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, until the time of Richard's funeral at 2 p.m. at Secor Funeral Home, Willard, with Pastor Ted Buehl officiating. Burial was at Maple Grove Cemetery, New Haven.
Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Care Hospice or charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences can be left for her family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
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