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James Clarence 'J. C.' Babb Sr., 78, of Afton, died
Thursday, October 2, 2008, at Laughlin Memorial Hospital,
Greeneville, Greene Co TN.
His family stated, "Many people will remember 'J. C.' as
the 'Ice Man,' who delivered ice in Greeneville and
surrounding areas for 30 years with his good friend, the
late J. D. Bible. 'J. C.' never met a stranger and had a
smile for everyone he came in contact with. He was of the
Presbyterian faith and loved to sing."
Mr. Babb built bridges for the U.S. Army in Korea, while
serving in the Korean War. He was a member of Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Andrew Johnson Post No. 1990.
He was a son of the late James Edgar and Laura Malone
Babb; and was preceded in death by a sister, Lena Belle
Babb Miller; and a stepson, Terry Lee Johnson.
Survivors include wife, Agnes Ramsey Babb of Greeneville;
two sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence 'Clay' and Judy
Babb of Greeneville, TN, and Roger and Tammy Babb of
Afton, TN; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Evelyn and
LeRoy Jent of Jonesborough, TN, Judy Babb Smith of
Mosheim, TN, Cindy and the Rev. Wesley Wallis of
Fayetteville, NC, and Peggy Sue Babb of Jonesborough, TN;
one stepdaughter and her husband, Sherry and Roger Clark
of Afton, TN; one stepdaughter-in-law, Susie White Johnson
of Greeneville, TN; 11 grandchildren, Clayton Babb of
Greeneville, Chad Smith and Brad Smith, both of Mosheim,
TN, John Babb, Dylan Babb, Dustin Babb, and Rusty Babb,
all of Afton, TN, Cody Wallis, Savannah Wallis, Hannah
Wallis, and Malachi Wallis, all of Fayetteville, TN; three
step-grandchildren, Timothy Clark and Kathy Clark Lane,
both of Afton, TN, and Karri Johnson of Greeneville, TN;
several great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Babb
Ramsey of Greeneville, TN; a brother-in-law, Harlen Miller
of Greeneville, TN; a special cousin, Mary Lena Jackson of
Afton, TN; and his special extended family at Durham-
Hensley Nursing Home in Chuckey, TN.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today,
October 3, 2008, and will receive friends Saturday,
October 4, 2008, at Kiser Funeral Home.
The funeral service will follow visitation at 8 p.m. in
the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Frankie Isley and the
Rev. Ted Reynolds will officiate.
Interment will be in Andrew Johnson National Cemetery at a
time to be announced.
His grandsons will be pallbearers.
Condolences may be sent to the Babb family online at
loc7439@sci-us.com
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