Fred Morris Babcock

Fred Morris Babcock, "Poppy" age 71, of Keystone Heights passed away April 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family after a 6-year battle with prostate cancer. Fred was born May 21, 1947, to Fredie and Helen Babcock in Carthage, NY. Fred served his country in the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam War during the Tet Offensive where he was involved in numerous ground action and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He participated in operations along DMZ and received the Navy Achievement Medal for Combat B. Upon finishing his 13-month tour in Vietnam, he married his loving wife Elizabeth Babcock. He was active with the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 20 Organization in Rochester, NY, and AM Vets. Fred was a lifetime member of the Genesee Valley Detachment of The Marine Corps League and was active in helping set up Chapters around New York. He served as Chief of Staff for the Department of NY Marine Corps League along with serving as their area Vice Commandant-Northwest from 1992-1993. Following his 34 year career with Eastman Kodak, in 2003 he retired and made Keystone Heights his home.Fred was a family man, he enjoyed spending time with his "boys" and watching them experience life. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sisters Mary Lancaster and Charlene Babcock. Fred leaves behind his loving and dedicated wife of 50 years Elizabeth and their only son Thomas (Sarah) Babcock; three grandchildren Tanner, Kaiden, and Brayden along with three sisters Tammy Limbaugh, Kathy Bernier, and Linda Kizzer, and many loving family members.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Trinity Baptist Church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Freds life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the childrens Ministry at Trinity Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656. 352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com Memorial Service Saturday, May 4, 2019 11:00 AM - Trinity Baptist Church 3716 SE State Road 21 Keystone Heights FL 32656 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176