J.C. Babb Sr.

Died: Oct. 2, 2008

James Clarence "J.C." Babb Sr., 78, of Afton, died Thursday at Laughlin Memorial Hospital.

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.

Survivors include wife: Agnes Ramsey Babb of Greeneville; two sons and daughters-in-law: Clarence "Clay" and Judy Babb of Greeneville and Roger and Tammy Babb of Afton; four daughters and two sons-in-law: Evelyn and LeRoy Jent of Jonesborough, Judy Babb Smith of Mosheim, Cindy and the Rev. Wesley Wallis of Fayetteville, N.C., and Peggy Sue Babb of Jonesborough; one stepdaughter and her husband: Sherry and Roger Clark of Afton; one stepdaughter-in-law: Susie White Johnson of Greeneville; 11 grandchildren: Clayton Babb of Greeneville, Chad Smith and Brad Smith, both of Mosheim, John Babb, Dylan Babb, Dustin Babb, and Rusty Babb, all of Afton, Cody Wallis, Savannah Wallis, Hannah Wallis, and Malachi Wallis, all of Fayetteville; three stepgrandchildren: Timothy Clark and Kathy Clark Lane, both of Afton, and Karri Johnson of Greeneville; several great-grandchildren; one sister: Dorothy Babb Ramsey of Greeneville; a brother-in-law: Harlen Miller of Greeneville; a special cousin: Mary Lena Jackson of Afton; and his special extended family at Durham-Hensley Nursing Home in Chuckey.

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.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today and Saturday at Kiser Funeral Home.

The funeral service will follow visitation at 8 o'clock in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Frankie Isley and the Rev. Ted Reynolds will officiate.

Interment will be held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon in Andrew Johnson National Cemetery.

His grandsons will be pallbearers.

Condolences may be sent to the Babb family online at loc7439@sci-us.com