Richard E. Babcock

1929 - 2023

Richard E. Babcock, age 93, of New Haven, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Blossom Nursing Rehabilitation in Willard, Ohio. He was born on August 27, 1929 in Willard, Ohio to the late Charles and Lottie (Magill) Babcock.
Richard was a 1948 graduate of New Haven High School. He was employed with CSX Railroad where he retired from as an engineer; and was also a farmer, excavator and small business owner. Richard served with the Ohio National Guard Unit in Norwalk where he went to Fort Benning during the Korean Conflict. He was also a proud 70-year member of the Willard Golden Rule Masonic Lodge.  
Richard enjoyed traveling, camping and was a collector of hammers and International Harvester equipment. He and his late wife were longtime members of the Florida Flywheelers.
Richard married the love of his life, Alice A. McPherson on April 14, 1950 and she passed away on December 23, 2022.  Richard is survived by two sons, David (Diane) Babcock and Kevin (Mary Ellen) Babcock; daughter-in-law, Connie (Virgil) Babcock; grandchildren, Joshua, Garrett, Elizabeth, and Anna; great-grandchildren, Makayla, Madelyn, Delaney, Samson, Missy, Jaxson and Ariana; great-great-grandchildren, Paisley and another on the way; and many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by two sons, Glenn Babcock and Virgil Babcock; two sisters, Helen Nestor and Harriet Miller; and two brothers, Roger Babcock and Leroy "Dutch" Babcock.
Family and friends may visit at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio on Monday, February 20, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of his funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Ted Buehl officiating.  Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Care Hospice or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be left for her family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.