Willis Ray "Buddy" Babb Sr.

Willis Ray "Buddy" Babb Sr. obituary, Lenoir City, TN

Willis Ray "Buddy" Babb Sr.

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109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City, TN 37771

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Willis Babb Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Click Funeral Home - Lenoir City on Feb. 8, 2026.
Willis Ray "Buddy" Babb, Sr. - age 84 of Lenoir City passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. Buddy was a veteran of the U. S. Army and worked in maintenance for Bartow County Schools in Georgia. He was of the Baptist faith.

Buddy was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Babb; parents, Charles and Hattie Babb, and brothers, Billy Babb and James Babb.

He is survived by his sons: Jeffrey Babb (Christi) and Ray Babb (Penni Light); grandchildren: Brandon, Cameron, Madison, and Mackenzie; great grandchildren, Harper and Branson; brothers, Charles Babb (Joann) and Harvey Babb; sisters, Wanda Furlong, Pat Lance (Mike), and Sandra Schrimpsher; along with many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, February 10th at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 11th in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Johnny Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Loudon County Memorial Gardens with military honors conferred by the Loudon Co. Veterans Honor Guard. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

10

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Click Funeral Home, Inc.

109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City, TN 37771

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Feb

11

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Click Funeral Home, Inc.

109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City, TN 37771

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Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.