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Visitation:
Noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln
Service:
2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
James A. “Jimmy” Babbs, 64, of
Lincoln passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at
HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Jim was born on July 20, 1959, in Lincoln, the son
of James “Buddy” & Martha (Evans) Babbs.
Jim is survived by his mother; his children,
Veronica Babbs, Monica (Chris) McAfee, and James
(Erica) Babbs Jr.; his siblings, Donald “Donnie”
(Cindy) Babbs and Barbara Babbs; his grandchildren,
Chase McAfee, Joey McAfee, Grace Randell, Olivia
McAfee, Vida Wilkins, and Evelyn Babbs.
Additionally, he is survived by many nieces,
nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father; and his
brothers, Darrin and Fred Babbs.
Jim worked for Caterpillar as a mechanic for 25
years. He was also a Correctional Officer at Lincoln
Correctional Center. |
He enjoyed fast cars, watching and
playing football, and cooking. He loved sharing his
passion for cooking with people and would give meals
to his friends and family. Above all else, Jim loved
spending time with his friends and family.
Services for Jim will be held at 2 p.m. on
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.
Visitation will take place two hours prior to the
service (12 p.m. to 2 p.m.) also at the funeral
home. Burial will follow the services at New Union
Cemetery in Lincoln.
Memorial donations may be made in Jim’s name to your
local food pantry.
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“Jimmy” Babbs
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