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Rev Harley Gervis Babb Jr.

Birth	:	1 Mar 1924
Death	:	23 Nov 2007
Burial	:	Cannon Memorial Park, Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.7022018, -82.2213974
Description	:	The Rev. Harley G. "Buddy" Babb Jr., 83, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Ruby, on Nov. 23, 2007. Born March 1, 1924, the Rev. Babb was born and raised in Fountain Inn. A veteran of the European Theater in World War II, he was wounded multiple times and awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for his service. After returning from the war, he was called later into the ministry and graduated from Furman University. He studied at Erskine Theological Seminary and had further training in pastoral counseling and chaplaincy... Read More	The Rev. Harley G. "Buddy" Babb Jr., 83, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Ruby, on Nov. 23, 2007. Born March 1, 1924, the Rev. Babb was born and raised in Fountain Inn. A veteran of the European Theater in World War II, he was wounded multiple times and awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for his service. After returning from the war, he was called later into the ministry and graduated from Furman University. He studied at Erskine Theological Seminary and had further training in pastoral counseling and chaplaincy at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. The Rev. Babb pastored Crestview Baptist (Fountain Inn), Poplar Springs Baptist (Moore), and Arcadia First Baptist (Spartanburg)churches. After leaving the pastorate, he was chief of counseling with the Greenville County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission until retirement. Even after retirement, he continued to serve as interim pastor at various churches. He was ordained into the ministry at Fountain Inn First Baptist, where he later continued to faithfully serve as a Sunday schoolteacher, president of the Senior Citizens club, and substitute pastor when called upon. The Rev. Babb was predeceased by his beloved wife, Ruby Runyan Babb. He is survived by two sons and their wives, Mr. and Mrs. Harley G. "Bud" Babb III of Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Babb of Gray Court; and his grandchildren, Elizabeth Babb of Seneca, Carolyn Babb of Greenwood, David Babb of Moore, Julie and Andrew Smith of Tallahassee, Fla., Emily and Jonathan Montjoy of Woodruff, and Suzanne Babb of Gray Court; and one great-granddaughter, Haylee Babb of Moore. The Rev. Babb is also survived by four sisters, Nell Horton, Julia Babb, Frances Chesney, and Faye Pryor; and one brother, Holland Babb, all of Fountain Inn.

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Where is Rev Harley Gervis Babb Jr.'s memorial?
Rev Harley Gervis Babb Jr.'s memorial is located at: Cannon Memorial Park, Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA.
When did Rev Harley Gervis Babb Jr. death?
Rev Harley Gervis Babb Jr. death on 23 Nov 2007 in
Where are the coordinates of the Rev Harley Gervis Babb Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 34.7022018
Longitude: -82.2213974

Family Members:

Parent

Harley G Babb

(1896 - 1977)

Essie Holland Babb

(1888 - 1971)

Spouse

Ruby R Babb

(1927 - 2002)

Siblings

(1919 - 2011)

(1921 - 2014)

(1925 - 2020)

(1927 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cannon Memorial Park
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7022018, -82.2213974

2. Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7090912, -82.2337799

3. Old Shady Oak Baptist Church Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7210884, -82.2197495

4. Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6953201, -82.1923676

5. Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6917000, -82.1931000

6. John Milton Howard Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7311020, -82.2380700

7. Golden View Baptist Church Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Laurens County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6939011, -82.1820984

8. Bruce Family Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7315979, -82.1975632

9. Jones Family Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7249990, -82.1878470

10. Unity Baptist Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6786003, -82.2566986

11. Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7346649, -82.2520218

12. Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6925011, -82.2731018

13. Carolina Springs Golf Course Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7323720, -82.1813420

14. Jones Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Laurens County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7010994, -82.1656036

15. Simpsonville Municipal Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7411003, -82.2518997

16. Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7399200, -82.2540810

17. Pleasant View Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6498500, -82.2390500

18. Standing Springs Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7263985, -82.2897034

19. Davis Family Cemetery #02
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7528114, -82.1767120

20. Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6439018, -82.2506027

21. Mount Carmel AME Church Cemetery
Gray Court, Laurens County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6474300, -82.1816320

22. Davis Family Cemetery #01
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7514153, -82.1711884

23. Clear Spring Baptist Church Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7630997, -82.1964035

24. New Pilgrim Baptist
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7647200, -82.2019700