Joe R. Babb
October 30, 1929 ~ April 25, 2014
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden – Dr. Joe R. Babb, 84, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, April 25, 2014.
Joe was born Oct. 30, 1929 in Duncan, SC, the son of the late Grover and Sallie Babb. He also was preceded in death by brothers Grover Verdeir Babb and Wilmore Lake Babb and a sister, Thelma Odom.
Joe graduated from Furman University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was the former pastor of Wayside Baptist Mission, Startex, SC; Cameron Baptist Church, Cameron, NC; Morningside Baptist Church, Asheville, NC and North Henderson Baptist Church, Henderson, NC. He was the former Director of Missions for the Cullom Baptist Association and the Tennessee River Cheoah Baptist Association.
Joe is survived by his wife, Mildred June Babb; three sons, Richard Babb and his wife, Pam Tidwell, Donald Babb and his wife, Cathy, and Dr. Timothy Babb and his wife, Barbara; a sister, Maudine Jackson; a brother-in-law, Bill Bolding and beloved by six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 10th at Morningside Baptist Church. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Morningside Baptist Church, 14 Mineral Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28805 or to ABCCM, 30 Cumberland Ave., Asheville, NC 28801.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Mickie and family, you have my deepest sympathy. Joe was such a supportive and special friend through the years, whether it was the church, the BSC, or the secretaries’ association. I knew that when talking to Joe, he would make me smile. I treasure the ‘bed steps’ that he made and gave me when I spoke at the Cullom Association. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Love, Kay Abbott Bissette, Raleigh/Henderson
Mickie, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Billy, Ranee and JIll
I am so sorry to have read of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. Something that I have personally found to be of great comfort is what the Bible says at John 5:28, 29 as well as Revelation 21:4. These verses show us that soon God is going to bring about a resurrection of our loved ones as well as do away with all causes we have for suffering including sickness and death. Knowing this has always comforted me and it is my sincere hope that these thoughts comfort your family as well. Again I am so sorry for your loss.
You were so kind and wonderful to us. Many men refused to marry us.. You stepped up. Adam and I will be married 13 years this Thursday. You tied our knot very tight.. We have tried to untie it but it wouldn’t budge ha ha. Whenever I needed a boost of faith in our religious leaders I would just think of you. If you existed and believed so much in love and grace, then there had to be others that believed like you too. I will forever regret not making time to see you this past October when we were in town. I am sorry for that.
Thank you.
Keri, Adam and the girls
Mickie, we were saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family. Joe was a joy to work with and I am thankful for the opportunity to get to know him while he served as DOM for Tennessee River/Cheoah Associations. Our prayers for comfort for your family. Love in Christ, Larry Grindstaff, Pastor, Tuskeegee Baptist Church.
It was an honor to know Dr. Babb. I regard him with the highest respect. I rejoice in his homecoming but saddened to loose a such great man here on earth. May the Lord’s comfort be with the Babb family. Alison McKinney, Biblical Recorder
Mrs. Mickie, we are so saddened to hear of Dr. Joe’s passing for you and those who will miss him. While he is surely in celebration of his graduation from this school of life to his Savior’s presence, he will be sorely missed by all those who God gave him to love. Those who were helped to heal by that love at Turkey Creek will never forget his kind, gentle, loving spirit and how graciously the two of you encouraged and ministered to us all. Our love and prayers continue with you always.
Gary, Lynn and Samantha, the Fox Family
Thinking of your family in this time of grief. One of the last things Joe shared with me was a copy of his little book ‘A History of the Bible.’ Inside was this inscription: ‘To Jeff, one of my ‘sons’ in ministry for our Lord.’ It was an honor to have been one of Joe’s ‘sons’ in the ministry. God bless all of you.
I was saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Joe Babb. He was much loved and respected in the Cullom Baptist Association. He often fellowship ed with us at Kittrell Baptist Church. I was delighted to see him in Asheville when we visited our son. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and church.
Tommie Haithcock and I wanted to share some facebook postings that we received:
April 26 at 9:01pm · Like
Laverne Ellington Jeffries So sorry to hear this. He was a friend to many.
April 26 at 9:14pm · Like
Sharon Guill Denny Please give my love and condolences to Micki. He will be missed by many.
April 26 at 9:15pm · Like
Paula Fisher I can remember him being so friendly and someone who cared about you.
April 26 at 9:18pm · Like
Lyn Clark Wilson Praying for the family of this special man. Thanks for letting us know.
April 26 at 9:25pm · Like
Alison McKinney What a wonderful man! I thought the world of him. I am sad but rejoice in his homecoming. Prayers being said for his family.
Susan Jackson Burnette This precious man was my pastor growing up. He was so loving and kind toward me. He used to call me ‘Charlie Brown’s girlfriend’ because I have red hair! Thanks for sharing this, Kay!
April 28 at 11:20am · Unlike · 1
Yancey Hines In years gone by I photographed several weddings performed by this warm and up-beat gentleman. It was always an honor to be with him.
yd Fletcher, Jane Pegram Haithcock and 23 others like this.
Rose Satterwhite Great man he married me and my husband .
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Gracie Buchanan He was a great man
Susan Jackson Burnette Mr. Babb was my pastor growing up. He used to call me ‘Charlie Brown’s girlfriend’ because I had red hair! He was so sweet to me!
Shasha Serbin sorry for your loss but is great to have loving and funny memories to hold on to
April 26 at 7:49pm · Like · 1
Gina Clayton Perkinson He was great! He will be missed
April 26 at 8:36pm · Like
Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall So sorry for your loss, Tommy.
April 26 at 9:55pm · Like
Kenneth Stegall Great man.
April 26 at 10:13pm · Like
Cheryl Modjoros-Elman Tommy, Sorry for the loss of your friend.
April 27 at 12:31am · Like
Greg O’Geary Loved that man.
April 27 at 6:28am · Like
Ruth Luvclowns Sorry to hear this. He was a good man..
Tommy Haithcock So many memories of my late friend, Joe Babb are going through my head. I remember one time when I was real thin Dr. Babb told me ‘Son, you need to get up a little closer to the table’. It was so funny. I’m really going to miss him.
Keith Johnson He Baptized me.
April 26 at 6:56pm · Like
Norman Haithcock Our condolences and Prayers for the Family.
April 26 at 6:59pm · Like
Gina Clayton Perkinson So sorry to hear
April 26 at 7:34pm · Like
Cindy Collier Hunt Oh no!! I didn’t know! Thanks for sharing!
April 26 at 7:34pm · Like
Bubba O’Geary I remember Rev. Babb being at NHBC. Very fine man. Will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers.
April 26 at 8:37pm · Like · 2
Lynne Blanks Adcock This makes me so sad. The world lost a good man with a good soul
April 26 at 8:42pm · Edited · Like · 2
Gina Clayton Perkinson Made me so sad too Lynne… He will really be missed
April 26 at 9:32pm · Like · 2
Lynne Blanks Adcock He was like family and those were wonderful days…..
April 26 at 9:34pm · Like · 2
Christy Buchanan Lynne I agree those were wonderful days! DR.Babb and Mrs . Mickie were like family and very special to my family and me.
April 26 at 10:07pm · Like · 1
Janice Jones Stroud He married Steve and I. He was such a nice man.
April 26 at 11:38pm · Like
Gracie Buchanan Mickey so sorry for your lost will be praying for your family
nd 23 others like this.
Carol Dorsey Thanks, Tommy. He was truly a great man!
April 26 at 5:38pm · Like
Patricia Haithcock Fanion He will surely be missed
April 26 at 5:40pm · Like
Dottie Crocker Thank you, Tommy. Sorry for the loss.
April 26 at 5:41pm · Like
Peggy Rose Oh my gosh. Yes a great man. He did my wedding ceremony in 1979..
April 26 at 5:44pm · Like
Sylvia Kaye Edwards So sorry to hear this. He wS a true man of God and was greatly loved at North Henderson Baptisy Church
April 26 at 5:49pm · Like · 1
Joan Rainey Praying for the family.
April 26 at 6:08pm · Like
Josephine Clayton Do u know the address we can send a card to her she was such a sweet lady I use to work with her .
April 26 at 6:26pm · Like · 1
Jackie Hoyle Prayers go out to her and family.
April 26 at 6:27pm · Like
Christy Buchanan This really hurts! ! DR.Babb was such a big influence in my life and Christian faith, as well as Mrs.Babb! Thoughts and Prayers go out to Dr.Joe Babb family!
April 26 at 6:46pm · Like
Rose Tart Is he related to Wally
April 26 at 7:04pm · Like
Harriet Benton Cooper O, no. I’m so sorry to hear this. Dr. Babb was a member of the Ten Thirty Club along with my Dad and 6 others in Warrenton that shared the same birthday of 10/30. They would all get together on 10/30 at 10:30 am to celebrate….sparking grape juice for Dr. Babb and champagne for the others! I guess Dr. Babb, Popeye Odom and Daddy now can celebrate together again! Prayers for Dr. Babb’s family…..
April 26 at 7:05pm · Edited · Like
Kim Hissong Hunt He was my preacher when I was little….he contacted me when Mama passed away. A wonderful man!!!
April 26 at 7:05pm · Like
Kaye Liggon Pegram I sure hate to hear that, he was so sweet to my mama and my aunt when mamas sister Cora Mae Murphy died. He can e to Southport, nc to preach her funeral. God has gained a right hand, there was no one any better.
April 26 at 7:11pm · Like
Debra Beard Roberson what a terrible loss.prayers going out to this great mans family.
April 26 at 7:24pm · Like
Chip Newman I hate to hear this Tommy. He was a great man. He used to come by our house and visit when I was a young boy.
April 26 at 7:27pm · Like
John Carter I loved that man to. He was the one man you can alway count on will be missed
April 26 at 7:49pm · Like
Susan Floyd Fletcher Sorry to hear this.
April 26 at 7:51pm · Like
Kay Abbott Bissette so sad — thanks for sharing. prayers for the Babb family.
April 26 at 8:54pm · Like
Lynn Sadler Forsythe Really sad to hear that. Special person.
April 26 at 10:08pm · Like
Jill Ellizabeth Fellows so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend tommy
April 27 at 8:15am · Like
Brenda Branch I am so sorry to hear this, Rev. Babb was always there to give me a helping hand when I worked at Noth Henderson Baptist Church Daycare. Please give Mrs. Babb my regards.
April 27 at 4:06pm · Like
Donna Newman Thompson What a great person. He actually married Joey and I. Joey will remind me every now and then of what Dr. Babb told us during our counseling period….’you must always be submissive to your husband’.
April 27 at 4:24pm · Like
Elaine Overton He will greatly be missed I remember him coming to get me for church married me and we shared the same birthday him and ms. Babb have always treated me like a daughter I started going to church at north Henderson when I was 10 him and your wife Jane always made me feel welcome I sure do hate this he will surely b missed by many
April 27 at 5:59pm · Unlike · 1
Kay Pendleton Breedlove Tommy you are so right we have lost a wonderful man, prayers for his family
Philip Wade Stone We’re losing some good ones!
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mickie, and your entire family now and in the days ahead!
Don and family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our condolences and prayers are extended to you and your family.
Marvin and Jean Vierra
Charles and Shirley Maddox
We were so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Mildred, you and Joe were great friends and you know how much we thought of you both. We are so glad we were able to visit with you awhile back. We regret that we will not be able to attend the memorial service. Joe will be greatly missed.
Mickey and Family,
Please know I’m remembering you in prayer in these days. I have fond memories of our days in Cullom Association and my friendship with Joe and you. His service for his Lord was exemplary and most appreciated by me for the many years we served together. May God’s grace and strength sustain you in these days!