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William Babcock Obituary
Ft. Riley, KS- William David Babcock, formerly of Chester, known to his family and friends as "Billy" or "Will", died Friday, November 23, 2007 at home in Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was 26 years old.
The son of Albert and Edna Sommers Babcock, Billy was born on August 14, 1981 in Goshen.
A Chester native, he was currently stationed in Kansas as a solider in the United States Army where he worked as an armored tank crewman. A 2000 graduate of Chester High School and the BOCES Electricity Program, Billy was an avid soccer player on both Chester and Washingtonville High School teams, where his love of the sport flourished.
Survivors include his wife, Anne Babcock, at home; his parents, Albert and Edna Babcock of Chester; his sister and brothers; Barbara Levy and her husband, Mark, of Washingtonville, Albert Babcock and his wife, Barbara, of Chester and Frank Babcock and his wife, Susan, of Slate Hill as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation hours will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, December 3 at the Lippincott Funeral Home, Inc., 92 Main Street in Chester.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. The Rev. Karen Green will officiate. Burial will be at Chester Cemetery in Chester, N.Y.
Arrangements are by Lippincott Funeral Home, Inc. 845-469-4134
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Memories and Condolences
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Maryanne McMann
December 4, 2007
To the Babcock Family,
It was my pleasure to know Billy as a little boy and to see him grow into a fine young man. I’m so sorry for your loss. Please take strength and comfort in each other and in your memories.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers,
Aaron Superfin
December 3, 2007
A great teammate, always smiling, always in a good mood. We lost a great man. So sorry for your lose
Janine Bendix
December 2, 2007
To the Babcock Family,
I am so sorry to here about your loss. I remember going to your house when Billy was in diapers and when I used to babysit for him after school, Billy & I would watch Hercules together...how the years pass. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Janine
Mr. Mrs. Borys
December 2, 2007
You were a good friend to our daughter,Heather. It was a blessing to have known you.Its the Lords turn to share your company.Rest in peace Will,youll be missed.God bless your family.
Clare Frey
December 1, 2007
Dear Barbara and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Let your faith carry you all through this most difficult time. If I can help you with anything, please call me.
With deepest sympathy,
Clare Frey
Denise Sorge-Kapper
December 1, 2007
To the Babcock family,
We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...
Mark Levy
December 1, 2007
Billy,
You were my ring bearer at the most important event of my life.
Not only are you my daughter Jackie's and my sons Jimmy, Joey, and Jason's Uncle, you are their "oldest brother".
And of course, you are Barbara and my "youngest brother".
Our hearts our hurting right now.
We all will deeply miss you. Always.
Mark
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