Larry Kenneth Babcock

Larry Babcock Obituary

Larry Kenneth Babcock passed away in his sleep in Nashville, Tennessee on September 29, 2014, at the age of 76. He was predeceased by his sister Anita, mother Bula Fay (McKanna) Palmer and father Henry Palmer. He is survived by his brother Jim and wife Carole of Fall River, Ks., and his six children: Larry Jr. and wife Monica of Queens Creek, Az., David and his wife Grace of Flagstaff, Az., Debbie Hobby of Mesa, Az., Adrienne Babcock and husband Michael Rivera of Nashville, Tn., Brigitte McKanna of Woodland Hills, Ca., and Sherril Wells and husband Rodney of Fresno, Ca., in addition to 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Born during the Great Depression in Larned, Kansas and raised in Beloit, Luray, and Dodge City, Larry was a 1957 graduate of Dodge City High School and worked for many years as a Manager for Pepsi Cola in Dodge City and Liberal Kansas before moving on to do the same in Flagstaff, Az. He also worked as a manager at facility for substance abuse recovery in Los Angeles. He was a genius with machinery, possessed a keen sense of humor even in the toughest times and was a man feared by fish for good reason.

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Published by Dodge City Daily Globe on Oct. 10, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Babcock

12 Entries

Vicki Vola Babcock Fugett

March 4, 2016

In 1963 at 17 I came to Dodge City and stayed at Larry's so I could watch his 3 Girls while their mother was in the hospital. I had a great time in Dodge and was surprised at how much Jim Babcock looked like my Father.

The last time I saw Larry was when me, my husband David and my Mother Merle met Larry for Lunch when we were on our way to the Grand Canyon.

Larry lived with my mom and dad (Leo)for awhile when he was a teenager. Mother had a special place in her heart for Larry.

I'm almost 70 now myself and wish I had contacted him again because he was special to me too.

My heart felt sympathy to all his loved ones!

Vicki Vola Babcock Fugett

July 19, 2015

Larry's wife was a good friend of mine in school. I also knew Larry. So sorry for your loss. Jim and Carole if you see this please find me on facebook. Ginger Seemann Mertens

July 19, 2015

I went to school with Larry and remember him as a fun loving great guy! So sorry to hear about his passing. Carol Coolbaugh Fairbank

Glenn Truitt

October 20, 2014

I was shocked and saddened having just learned of Larry's passing. Larry was a classmate and good friend of mine. When Larry was living in Dodge City we used to go "Corvetting" together. I always found that when I was around Larry I just knew that everything would be OK.........it seemed that, very quietly, he was in charge and in control of everything. As the old saying goes "if I was ever in a foxhole he would be the one I would want to be there with me".Although I haven't seen Larry for a number of years I will miss him.
My condolences to the family.

October 19, 2014

With each passing year, I learned more from and about the man who was my father. He was a man of principle and of character that is seldom seen these days. Everyone he met walked away knowing he was something special. He truly enjoyed his motorhome
(money pit 1) and boat (money pit 2). The man could catch fish in a puddle of water. In the evenings, he could roll Yahtzee's to no end but large straights were his kryptonite. Always the football fan and later enjoyed watching all kinds of sports. He instilled a work ethic that few of us appreciate when we're young but are eternally grateful for with each passing year. It's been my privilege and honor to know him. I'll miss him for the rest of my life.
David

LeMoyne & Doris Olsen

October 18, 2014

Our sympathy to the family of our old friend. Saddened to read of Larry's death.

October 16, 2014

I worked with Larry for many years at Flagstaff Pepsi. Both myself and colleagues had only the utmost respect and admiration for Larry both professionally and personally. He will always be remembered as a GENTLE GIANT
Gary Hummel

October 15, 2014

May the Almighty God bless the family during this time of grief and sorrow while remembering that he invites us to…“throw all your anxiety upon him, because he cares for you.” 1 Pet 5:7, Psalm 83:18. John 17:3

Debbie Hobby

October 11, 2014

RIP my daddy. We miss you so much but are so grateful for all the love and memories. My kids couldn't have asked for a better Papa! Loading your truck up with snow to bring down to us desert dwellers. The only house in PHX with REAL snowman in the front yard at Christmas. Taking your grandkids to ride the carousel and slide down the lizard! You gave us your best and we were lucky to have you. Love you so much Pop xoxo

Kenneth Johnson

October 11, 2014

So sorry to hear of Larry's death. Sympathy to his family and friends. I hadn't seen Larry for many years. We went to high school and played football together at Dodge high in 1956-57. He was a senior and I was a junior that year. I played across the line from him every afternoon at practice and scrimmage and he was by far the toughest football player I came up against all year. In our games we played the same position, tackle, he started on defense and I started on offense so in practice we opposed each other. It made for tough scrimmages but was great fun. When game time came I was glad it was our opponent's who had to "try" and block him. We had a good year, won nearly all our games and became good friends. I know you will all miss him very much. He was a great guy.

October 10, 2014

Will miss spending time with you out on the boat, in the camper watching the Sopranos ( & hearing you snore later on), by the campfire debating who caught the most or got the biggest. So many things. Love you Dad. Here. There. Everywhere. Infinity!! B.

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