Jimmie E. Babcock 79, formerly of Quarryville, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly in Mountain Top, PA on Friday, September 2, 2016. Born in Warsaw, Indiana, he was a son of the late Dale O. and Vera Cartwright Babcock. He was married to the late Georgia (Vires) Babcock who died in 1997. Jimmie graduated from Warsaw High School in 1954 at the age of 17. He then proudly served his country with the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for the duration of his service. Jimmie married the late Georgia Vires Babcock on January 23, 1970. Together, they worked hard and raised their children in love. Jimmie spent many years working as a Pressman at RR Donnelly and Sons in Lancaster, PA, of which he retired in 1996. After Jimmie’s retirement, he and Georgia relocated to Potter County, Pa to carry out their dream of living on a Mountain. After losing Georgia in 1997, Jimmie moved back to Lancaster to be with his children. Jimmie enjoyed life to the fullest. He never met a stranger and could fill a room with laughter. He was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish, and most recently was excited to learn how to shoot a crossbow. He loved country music, old westerns and politics, but most of all, Jimmie loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Lora Ann Clingerman and Latt A. Babcock (Sandy), of Columbia City, Indiana, Lance S. Babcock (Sandy), Wilkes-Barre PA, Lottie Berkstresser (Kevin) Winston Salem, NC, Dale Babcock, Quarryville, PA, Jimmie Babcock II (Amanda), Holtwood, PA, and Kimberly Ewing (Kevin), Quarryville, PA. Jimmie also has one surviving sister, Joanne Holbrook, Warsaw, Indiana. Jimmie’s legacy also includes 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Brown (Norman), Warsaw Ind. A funeral service will take place at Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. 227 W. 4th St. Quarryville, PA on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. There will be a viewing from 1-2 p.m. Private interment will take place in the Portage Twp. Cemetery, Emporium, PA Comments are closed.
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