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Taylor Babcock Obituary

Taylor Dean Babcock

Mitchellville - Taylor Babcock, 20, passed away November 30, 2019. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with services to follow at 12 p.m., on Friday, December 6, 2019, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th St. SW in Altoona. Burial will take place at Mitchellville Cemetery.

Taylor is survived by his parents, Randall and Jan Babcock; siblings, Michael Babcock, Rick (Marquisha) Babcock, David (Jenifer) Marlenee, Amber Marlenee, and Angela (Adam) Schaff; nieces and nephews, Lidia, Matthew, Ashton, Eli, Noa, Ryelynn, Dax, Ashley, and Kyeus; grandparents, Richard and Geri Babcock, Marvin and Judy Taylor; as well as other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rose Babcock, and his cousin, Micah Foster.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Taylor Babcock Memorial Fund, 107 3rd St. NE, Mitchellville, IA 50169. Complete obituary at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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Published by the Des Moines Register from Dec. 3 to Dec. 5, 2019.

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Randy Babcock

January 21, 2020

I will miss you every minute of every day! love you son!

Jan Babcock

December 17, 2019

May your light shine in Heaven son. I will miss you everyday until the day I die. Then I cant wait to wrap my arms around you again. I love you forever and ever.....Mom

Alex Manz

December 6, 2019

Deeply sorry for your loss. Taylor was a very handsome young man and had a life full of promise ahead of him. Hoping you can find comfort in this time of terrible tragedy. I am Anne-Marie Banks' brother.

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The Secrest Family

December 5, 2019

Sorry for your lost. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Deborah Pair

December 4, 2019

As a parent I hope to never know what you are going through, as a sibling I know exactly what you're going through! The only thing I can say is have faith and know that he is in good hands, and we will soon be there to join him!! My heart goes out to the entire family and my thoughts and prayers will be with you always!! Take care and God bless, love always!!

Lori Weatherman

December 4, 2019

Randy and Family - We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Altoona family.

Ted Phillips

December 4, 2019

Babcock family - your family will be in my thoughts and prayers while you go through this.

Butch Hansen

December 4, 2019

The entire Babcock family is in my thoughts & prayers.....I can find no words to express my sadness for you all.

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Dec

6

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lutheran Church of the Cross

1701 8th St. SW, Altoona, IA

Dec

6

Service

12:00 p.m.

Lutheran Church of the Cross

1701 8th St. SW, Altoona, IA

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105 Fourth Street SW, Altoona, IA 50009

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