Vernon Babb Obituary

Vernon "Vern" R. Babb, III

MELLOTT — Vernon "Vern" Renshawe Babb III, 59, of rural Veedersburg, passed away in a grain bin accident in Stone Bluff, on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 10:40 a.m.

Vernon was born in Crawfordsville, IN, on July 9, 1953. He was the son of Melissa M. (Ingalsbe) Babb, of Veedersburg and the late Vernon Ray Babb. Vernon has been a life resident of Fountain County, living most of his life in rural Veedersburg. He was a 1971 graduate of Fountain Central High School and received an Associate Degree in Diesel Mechanics from Lincoln Tech in 1972.

Vernon owned and operated Midwest Welding & Fabricating for over 30 years. During this time, Vernon also had worked for Steel Craft in Foster, IN; Hitech in Crawfordsville and as a bus driver for the Southeast Fountain School Corporation; Raybestos in Crawfordsville. He was presently working at Newtown Farm Service in Stone Bluff.

Vernon attended the Mellott Community Bible Church. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. His ancestry was that of Sioux Indian background and he was a member of the American Indian Council and lifetime member of the North American Hunters. He enjoyed hunting, canoeing and camping. He especially enjoyed mowing with his tractor.

On June 12, 1982, Vernon married Verlinda G. Gayler in Covington, IN. She survives.

Besides his wife, Verlinda and his mother, Melissa Babb, Vernon leaves behind his four children, Christopher (Eileen) Babb, Veedersburg; Kasina Warrick, Covington; Vernon "Vern" (Kim) Babb, II, Veedersburg and Veronica Cowherd, Lafayette; three sisters, Rosemary Moore, Clinton, IN; Ann (Bruce) Donovan, Veedersburg and Dixie (Randy) Salts, Wingate; ten grandchildren, Macy, Kaden, Kendyl, Marisa, Bryce, Colton, Thaylynn, Alyson, Catalina and William. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Makemson.

Friends may call at the Maus Funeral Home, Hillsboro, on Sunday, June 23rd, from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, June 24th, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Richard Carty officiating. Burial will follow in the Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent on line to www.mausfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Journal & Courier from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Vernon Babb

12 Entries

June 30, 2013

I was so very sorry to read about your tragic loss. May you find comfort from your memories. May God grant your family peace during this very difficult time.
JK

S H

June 24, 2013

My condolences to the family. I pray you find comfort in your memories and solace in the God of all comfort, and hearer of our distress and prayers. Psalms 145:18

Christy (Pendry) Frampton

June 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss Verlinda and all the family. God bless you.

June 24, 2013

Thoughts with the family of Vern. Over 30 years ago and not too many miles from this tragic scene, my husband's best friend was taken in the same type of accident. How puzzling that this happens so quickly and one feels so helpless. The news of this loss brings back our memories once again. May you find comfort in your treasured memories
to help in difficult times ahead. RIP,Vern.

Julie and Jim Hurley

June 22, 2013

There are not enough words in this world to express our sorrow to Vern's whole family.
With love and prayers,
Julie and Jim Hurley

Brenda Howard Daggy

June 22, 2013

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. So sad to hear of the accident and his passing. Stay strong, trust in the Lord.

Deb & Chuck Binder

June 22, 2013

Prayers and blessings for Verns family. So sorry for the tragic loss of your Dad Chris. God be with you all.

Donna Butler

June 22, 2013

My heart goes out to the family he was great guy always help you when you need him. My prayers with the family

Bruce Hamphton

June 22, 2013

My sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends who truly loved Vern. My deepest condolences for your tragic and absolutely, unexpected loss. Although its been 18 years since the last we visited, and subsequently proceeded to lose contact, simply looking at Vern's picture brings back a flood of good memories as far back as the early 70's. I clearly remember and now cherish our many deep talks of spirituality that helped guide my interests and later helped my decision to go on to formally study theology; of the great dreams and speculations of homesteading in the great openness; all the shared humor like when Putter got into it with a crazed bobcat on that full moon night and we never could figure out how I managed to clear a hot, electric fence full stride in the pitch black when I bolted toward the distant trailer light upon hearing that surprised bobcat! Most of all, you were a good friend to me, Vern. I appreciate you always treated me as a trusted friend and always a welcomed guest in your home: the precious signs of a true friend. How marveled you must now be experiencing the glories of Heaven!

Scott Austin

June 22, 2013

I am sooo sorry Verlinda, children and the rest of Vern's family and friends for your loss....Vern sure was a good guy....one memory that I'll never forget of him was when Vern would have been 36 years old (I was 17) and my car's camshaft had serious damage. A good sized chunk of steel had worn off of it. I don't remember if I asked Vern to do it or if someone else asked him on my behalf, but Vern showed up at my house with his portable welder in tow and added steel to the camshaft. The repair had to be perfect because the timing gear had to slide back on afterwards and perfect is exactly what he did by just "eyeballing it"! I regarded him as a master welder/fabricator after watching him do that! RIP Vern

Susan Marshall

June 22, 2013

Rest in peace Vern.

Susan Oakley(Williams)

June 21, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will never forget his great disposition. Genuinely a wonderful person. Always had a smile on his face. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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