James Babcock

I was a college classmate of Jim; we graduated together in 1963. Jim was older than I, because he spent time in the military before enrolling at Ohio State's Journalism school. Jim helped me get my first newspaper job, as he was a journalist for The (Dayton) Journal Herald and informed me the JH was looking for an education writer. He knew I had a Master's degree in Journalism and Education and would be a good fit for the opening. When he called me, I was working in Chillicothe, Ohio, in a...

Jim and I met each other in Journalism School at Ohio State. We graduated together in 1963 and again in 1965, when we both received master's degrees. Jim went on to become a premier science writer for the Journal Herald in Dayton (and later, for the Dayton Daily News when the Dayton newspapers merged). I sort of owe my Dayton newspaper career to Jim, as he called me to let me know The Journal Herald was looking for an education writer. (His master's was in science writing; mine was in...

I have always been proud to Know Jimmy as a cousin. I read his newpaper articles and followed them. I was so blessed to reunite with him in the summer and truly admire Charlotte for her faithful loving and care. Ann Babcock Skolik

I was one of Jim´s noontime running group. We both worked at the paper. Jim in the newsroom and I worked in the production side. Being able to get a noontime run in was often an educational experience as he would explain a project he was working on. Andrea and I send out deepest condolences. Norman and Andrea Stein

Deepest Sympathy to the Babcock Family. Jim will be missed by many including his old classmates from SHS 1955. May he rest in peace.

So long tp my good running buddy. Also a very good friend and reporter. Wooly

My Dad instilled everything in me that became the core of who I am and the foundation that I pass onto my son. Because of him, I can find poetry in the breeze, romance in a storm, adventure under any footstep. He showed me that it takes a unique type of intelligence to be able to guide and backup a debate or important topic WHILE still being able to be silly and witty and hold the attention of a room. He taught me to slow down, work with my hands, work with people and that the best way to...

Fellow Buckeye and J-School friend, Jim was a "best man" and shared good times during Dayton newspaper days and beyond, with our little girls. His smile was infectious, his humor, quiet. It seems he built on those early experiences and went on to have a bountiful life surrounded by loved ones. Rest now, Jim. --30--

To Charlotte, Darius and Kaslin and the rest of Jim´s family I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy for your great loss. I never had the privilege to meet Jim, but I am sure we would have been friends. You are so very blessed to have him for your husband, Charlotte. Darius and Kaslin to have a great dad like Jim, you´ve had the very best. I have been a friend of his loving wife, Charlotte, for 66 years, and while we haven´t seen one another in many years, our hearts are forever joined in...