Ralph Eugene Babbs' Obituary
Ralph Eugene Babbs, 93, of Westfield, IL passed away at 5:15 pm on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL. He was born August 11, 1922 in Crookston, MN, the son of Myron David Babbs and Harriet Alice Vandewier Babbs. On January 21, 1944, he married Myrna Arlene Brown in Martinsville, IL. Survivors include his loving wife of 71 years, Arlene Babbs of Westfield, IL; daughters, Sue (Don) Cunningham of Martinsville, IL; Jacque (Bob) Wiebe of Shady Shores, TX; Candi (Mike) Brown Centerville, GA; son, Kent (Tami) Babbs of Westfield, IL; brother, John Babbs of Newport News, VA; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Robert Babbs, Charles Babbs, sister, Marion Reed and granddaughter, Kim Cunningham. Ralph attended school in Ashmore, IL where he enjoyed playing basketball. He was a 1941 graduate of Charleston High School. He worked his entire life in the oilfields in the Westfield, IL area. Ralph was over a sixty year member of the Westfield United Methodist Church. He was a devoted family man. He spent all his time enjoying his family and attending all the activities his children and grandchildren were involved in. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am on Monday, August 10, 2015 at the Westfield United Methodist Church with Rev. Ray Finney and Rev. Walter Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 am prior to the service at the Westfield United Methodist Church, 225 S. Madison St., Westfield, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 or the Alzheimer's Association, 207 S. Prospect Rd., Bloomington, IL 61704. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Monday, August 10, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Westfield United Methodist Church in Westfield, IL , Service Monday, August 10, 2015 11:00 AM Westfield United Methodist Church in Westfield, IL ,
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