Richard F. Babcock's obituary , Passed away on June 3, 2025 in Olivet, Michigan

Richard F. Babcock

March 28, 1929 - June 3, 2025 (96 years old)

Olivet, Michigan

Richard F. Babcock's obituary , Passed away on June 3, 2025 in Olivet, Michigan

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Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home

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Richard F. Babcock

March 28, 1929 - June 3, 2025 (96 years old)

Olivet, Michigan

Richard F. Babcock Obituary

The passing of Richard F. Babcock of Olivet, Michigan, born in Vermontville, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 3, 2025 at the age of 96. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Powers and Dorothy Powers; his former wife Lillian Babcock; his wife Pam Obrinski; his grandson Matthew Babcock; and his great grandchild Devin Kikendall.

He is survived by: his children, Mike Babcock (Joann), Jamie Southern and Carla Mills (Randy); his son-in-law Joe Zakora; his siblings-in-law, Sue Hanson (Jack), Jeanie Zimmermann and Floyd Moore (Diane); his grandchildren, Wayne Babcock, Jennie Cook (Dan), Nicole Simms (Matt), Randi Kay Stine (Chad Elliott), Michael Ramsey and Donald Ramsey; his great grandchildren, Jesse Babcock, Chloe Jackson (Tyler), Dakota Zakora (Codie), Kala Kikendall, Shala Kikendall, Briana Zakora, Tori Kikendall, Michael Kikendall, Harley Knapper, Hailey Kikendall, Ashton Kikendall, Jayden Kikendall, Trevor Babcock and Braxton Simms; his great great grandchildren, Olivia Babcock, Jesse Babcock Jr., Riley Babcock, Makayla Zakora, Mattie Zakora, Avery Schlyer, Paisley Schlyer, Aiden Gorman, Lillian Gorman, Railinn Wright, Kinsley Wright, Copper Knapper, Miller Jackson, Matthew Jackson and Memphis Jackson; his siblings, Bob Babcock (Marvlyn) and Carla Wertz (Denny); and his brother-in-law Junior Moore. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the West Carmel Cemetery (5016 Carlisle Hwy, Charlotte, MI 48813).

Those desiring may make contributions in Dick's memory to Eaton Community Palliative Care 2675 S. Cochran Road, Charlotte, MI 48813.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home



Mon

June 16

Graveside service

11:00 AM

West Carmel Cemetery
5016 Carlisle Hwy, Charlotte, MI 48813

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