NameNeely Columbus BABCOCK157,492
Birth2 Jun 1875, Jackson Center, Shelby Co., Ohio
Death15 Oct 1942, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
BurialMemorial Gardens Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Spouses
Birth25 Oct 1877, Lick Run, Doddridge Co., West Virginia
Death27 Mar 1955, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
BurialMemorial Gardens Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Marriage12 Dec 1896, Jackson Center, Shelby Co., Ohio
Notes for Neely Columbus BABCOCK
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 133, No 19, p 336, Nov. 9, 1942.
Neely C. Babcock, born June 2, 1875, in Jackson Center, Ohio, died October 15, 1942, at Battle Creek, Mich.
Mr. Babcock came to Battle Creek thirty-six years ago, to begin work in the Battle Creek Food Company plant. For eighteen years he had charge of the multigraphing department of the company - until he was taken ill two years ago. He was a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church.
Surviving are his widow, Grace; four daughters, Mrs. Ethel Ruggles, Mrs. Lois Lewis, Mrs. Frances Sholtz, and Mrs. Alberta Hulett; three sons, Howard, Willis L., and Kenneth C.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Sylvester.
Farewell services were held at Hebble Funeral Home, in charge of Pastor G. D. Hargis. Interment at Memorial Park. G. D. H.
Census: 1880 Jackson, Shelby Co., Ohio
Notes for Grace Idell (Spouse 1)
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 158, No 19, p 256, May 9, 1955.
Grace I. Babcock, daughter of Charles L. and Frances A. Polan, was born Oct. 25, 1877, at Blandville, W. Va., and died at her home at 29 Aldrich Street, Battle Creek, Mich., March 27, 1955.
She was married to Neeley C. Babcock at Jackson Center, Ohio, in 1895. Mr. Babcock died in 1943.
She was a member of the Battle Creek Seventh Day Baptist Church. From its early history with the church, the family of Neeley Babcock was known for its cordiality and hospitality.
Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Ethel Ruggles of Battle Creek; Mrs. Raymond (Frances) Sholtz of Davenport, Iowa; Mrs. Leland (Alberta) Hulett of Milton, Wis.; Mrs. Damon (Louise) Lewis of East LeRoy, Mich.; three sons: Howard P. and Willis L., both of Battle Creek, and Kenneth C. of Ann Arbor, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Roy (Nina) Potter of Florida; three brothers: W. Guy of Milton, Wis.; Rev. Herbert L. of Battle Creek, and L. Ray Polan of Alfred, N. Y.; thirteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Farewell services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Leland E. Davis, from the Farley Funeral Home. Interment was in the Memorial Park Cemetery. L. E. D.