Lee Roy Babcock
July 14, 1938 ~ September 7, 2024
Born in:
Utica, New York
Resided in:
Arden, North Carolina
Lee Roy Babcock, 86, died Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Givens Estates Health Center.
A native of Utica, NY, he was son to the late Claude and Marion Setera Babcock. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita Dotson Babcock.
Lee was Vice President at Dotson Plumbing, licensed in several states. He was a member of Skyland United Methodist Church, a choir member and a member of the Biltmore Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Reynolds Babcock; a sister, Cheryl DeSouza (William) of S. Darthmouth, Mass; his sons, Jeff Babcock and Scott Babcock; grandchildren, Hannah, Luke, Vincent and Erin Babcock; two stepsons, David Reynolds (Hope) and Joe Reynolds (Renee’); four step grandchildren and one step great grandson.
A service of celebration for Lee’s life will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Skyland United Methodist Church with the Reverend Joe Tarpley and Reverend Joy Moss officiating. The family will greet friends from 12:30 to 1:00 at the church. Burial with masonic rites by the Biltmore Masonic Lodge will follow the service at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorials to honor Lee may be made to Skyland United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 697, Skyland, NC 28776 or Givens Estates Staff Appreciation Fund at 2360 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
Groce Funeral Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
Celebration of Life: September 15, 2024 1:00 pm
Skyland United Methodist Church
1984 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 684-7283
http://www.skylandumc.com
Visitation: September 15, 2024 12:30 pm
Skyland United Methodist Church
1984 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 684-7283
http://www.skylandumc.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Jeff,
You have my deepest sympathy.
Michelle Cordell
Condolences to Lee’s family from his friends in his Tolman High School, Pawtucket RI, class of 1957.
Charlie Watson for the Class
Thank you, Lee has good memories of all of you.
Joyce
Sincere sympathy to Jeff and Family.
Joyce, my sincerest sympathy to you during this time of loss. My prayers are with you
Thank you so much!
Joyce
I grew up seeing Mr. Leroy at our house on Saturday mornings when he, my Dad Jay Sorrells and others would gather to start their day of bird hunting. I can still see and hear them laughing and calling out “Birds”. He was a great man. Prayers of peace and comfort to all the family.
Lee and my late husband Don were great friends during their high school days. Saddened as i was to read of his passing it brought back many happy memories of the good times we shared. May he rest in peace
Lee had good memories of his time with you folks.
Joyce
who were sharing all our experiences myself, Bob Petelle, Lee and Jeannine’s husband Don.
As Jeannine said there were many happy memories of the good times we all shared. It also
makes me the last remaining member of the fab four. My sincere condolences to Lee’s
entire family.
Lee used to talk a lot about his memories with you guys. Thank you so much for remembering him.
Joyce
Jeff and Scott, miss you guys. Lee and Juanita well I have no words for how much they helped me during a difficult time in life. I loved building a flint lock rifle in your dad’s shop. Stories… man he had them. We are still in Guatemala and will not be able to make it. I am sorry. Bless you and all the family of Lee.
Thanks so much!
Joyce
Lee was a very talented man who was generous to a fault, caring and friendly and a man it was an honor to know. He had a very positive impact on the lives of not only his family but for many, many others. He is missed.
Rest in peace my friend
Love,
Mike, Beth, Michael, and Logan McBroom