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John Henson "Jimmy" Babb Sr.

John Babb Obituary

John H. Babb Sr. WINDSOR - John "Jimmy" Henson Babb Sr., 69, died Jan. 18, 2009. He was a lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County where he was also employed for 33 years at Gwaltney of Smithfield. Mr. Babb was a beloved husband, devoted father, grandfather and brother. Gardening was what he liked to do. Mr. Babb was preceded in death by two brothers, Theo W. Babb and Charlie L. Babb. He leaves to cherish his memory wife of 48 years, Nancy M. Babb; sons, John H. Babb Jr. (Kim) of Carrollton and Barry Babb (Margaret) of Smithfield; daughters, Sherry Jones (Tommy) and Linda West (Todd), all of Smithfield; sister, Augustine Martin (George) of Suffolk; grandchildren, Janet, Johnny, Courtney, Chris, Mike, Matt, Ben, Kristin, Casey and Brandon; great-grandchildren, Caleigh and Abby; and a host of nieces and nephews. A life celebration service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Colonial Funeral Home with the Rev. Lowell Petry and the Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Park in Suffolk. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today in Colonial Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 97, Smithfield, VA 23431 or to Bethany United Methodist Church, 13088 Mill Swamp Road, Smithfield, VA 23430. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 21, 2009.

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Denise, Justin and Chase Hundley

January 25, 2009

To the Babb Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers as we know this is one of the most difficult times of your life. May God bless you and keep you in his care.

Gerald Bulles

January 23, 2009

To John & Kim, Your dad will be in Mind and Tina Payers tonight. When you look at the sky think of all the good your dad did.

LaToria Kennedy

January 22, 2009

Mr. John Babb, Jr.
May God be with you and your family as you mourn the loss of your father. May God give you guidence and knowing that you shall never be weary for your father is in a better place and now is watching over you and your loved ones. My Prayers and condolences are with you God Bless!!!

The Office Assistant (NGSB-INC)

January 22, 2009

Barry,Linda and Sherry...so sorry to hear about your dad...my family will keep u in our prayers....

Steve, Jenny and Daniel Little (Ivor, Va)

Shelly Coombs-Vieth

January 21, 2009

To Linda Babb West and Family: May God Bless you all during this time of sorrow and may your memories bring you comfort in your days ahead. God Bless!
Sincerely,

Irie Parker

January 21, 2009

To the entire Babb family, (Nancy, John, Sherry, Barry, Linda and families)
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Babb's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We all know that he is in a better place and will now be at peace and in no more pain.

Danielle Gray

January 21, 2009

Dear Sherry and family,
I hope you know that you are in my thoughts every day! I know your father is resting peacefully now.
Love,
Danne Gray

Garnet Rogers, Sr.

January 21, 2009

So sorry to hear about Jimmy. We remember the good times we have shared together. We are praying for you and your family.
Garnet, Sr. and Lura
Rogers

Mary Etta Holland

January 21, 2009

Thinking of you. You're in our prayers. See you soon.

Mary Etta Rogers Holland

Cindy Price

January 21, 2009

To Sherry and Family, you are in my prayers during this difficult time. I worked with Sherry at the Bank of Smithfield years ago, and I remember how much you loved your family. The days ahead may be rough, but God is watching over you.

Robin Kloeppel

January 21, 2009

To Barry and Margaret: The two of you have certainly been through a great deal of heartache and loss in the past year, so my prayers go out to each of you. I pray for the strength you both need to see you through all these trials and for each of your mothers as well. May God Bless you and bring you a brighter year.

Tom Verry

January 21, 2009

Margaret,

Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. You will be in our prayers.

Tommy Gray

January 21, 2009

To the Babb Family.We will have you in our thoughts and prayers.Members of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department.

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