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Michael Babbs Obituary
Henderson, Ky.
Michael Wayne Babbs, 53, of Henderson, Ky.,, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017.
Since age 19, Michael worked for The Evansville Courier and Press/The Gleaner, having received several awards for his service. He was instrumental in creating the annual Gleaner Pet Calendar which benefited the Henderson County School Outreach Program. He loved to travel abroad visiting many countries and enjoyed the outdoors. Michael loved his fur babies and thoroughly enjoyed family get togethers. He was an avid country music fan and adored Carrie Underwood.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Hoover "Hoot" and Myrtle Shofner Babbs; one brother-in-law, Michael Dean Baushke; one great-nephew, Reed Brian Thomas Miller; and his babies, Lady Sheba Dawn and Mandy.
Survivors include Bryan Peelman and Abbey of Henderson, Ky.; two sisters, Patricia Ann Babbs Lewis and her husband, Daniel, of Uniontown, Ky., and Melody Rose Babbs Baushke of Henderson, Ky.; one brother, Tony Curtis Babbs of Henderson, Ky.; three nieces, Crystal Michelle Lewis Miller, Bambie Dawn Babbs King, Melissa Ann Baushke; three nephews, Steven Allen Lewis, Michael Curtis Babbs, and Mason Dean Baushke; and four great-nephews.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2017, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home. Jim Voyles will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Henderson.
Pallbearers will be Joie Hunter, David Decker, Michael Curtis Babbs, Mason Dean Baushke, Tommy Miller, Matt King, and Christian Armstrong.
Online condolences may be made to www.rudyrowland.com.
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Tera Hobgood
April 23, 2017
My deepest sympathies for your loss
Jeff and Kim Nicholls
April 22, 2017
So sorry for your loss Brian, Michael was a great person and loved you and his dogs so very much! Wish we could of gone on another cruise with you two and got to know you two much more then we did. Take care Brian and RIP Michael.
V S
April 12, 2017
Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength. Psalms 146:5,6
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Missy Brodsky
April 10, 2017
RIP Mike, may God bless you & your loved ones.
April 9, 2017
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam and Mark Williams
Mary Burris
April 9, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Mike's loved ones. Mike and I had many crazy , fun times when we were younger. We actually went to prom together. I was looking at the picture yesterday .
Godspeed my dear friend .
Prayers to Mike's family and friends . This truly saddens my heart .
Forever in my heart, and memory .
Shirley Nix Ares
April 9, 2017
Bryan, I am devastated to hear of your loss of Michael. He was one funny guy . I always enjoyed being around the two of you because I knew it was going to be one laugh after another. You know God has the two of you in his hands and He will see you through this...Blessings my friend...
William Adamson
April 8, 2017
Brain and Family, So sorry for your loss., Gods Speed , Prayers!!!
Jane Roberts
April 8, 2017
So sorry you all have lost another member of your family. Michael is with Curtis and Myrtle and all those he loved. May God hands help you thru your grief.
Bettie Moss
April 8, 2017
Sorry to hear that Mike passed away hadn't seen him in yrs. We had some good times together back in the day. God bless all of you.
Rexanne Frazier
April 8, 2017
Melody,Patty, and Tony,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers
Diane McBride
April 7, 2017
I am so saddened to hear of Mike's passing. My heart goes out to Bryan and Mike's family. He was a good person with a wonderful sense of humor. I will always cherish those memories. May God's love and peace be with you all.
Judith Cunningham
April 7, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's death. I didn't know him well but worked beside him at the Gleaner for several years.
Diane Acton
April 7, 2017
My sympathy to Mike's family & all those who held him close in their hearts. He has been a fixture in the Circulation Dept. @ The Gleaner & will be sorely missed by so many.
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