Clifton Babcock Obituary

Clifton Gene Babcock

Clifton Gene Babcock, son of Kenneth Elmo and Edith Marie (Bowman) Babcock threw his last pitch Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, and ascended to heaven's All-Star Team. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Rebecca (Pelton) Babcock, and three sons, Bryan Neal (Doug Joseph) Babcock of Columbus, Timothy Allen (Sonja) Babcock of Findlay and John David (Lucy) Babcock of Grove City. To his life were added the blessings of grandchildren, Blake (Kristina) Babcock, Brooke (Tyler) Stephenson, Holly (Alec) Poling, Bryan Babcock, Elizabeth Babcock and Grant Babcock. He is the great-grandpa of Ava, Chloe and Gavin Babcock; Carter and Quentin Stephenson; Walker and Lucy Poling. Cliff is also survived by a brother-in-law, Tom Pelton; nephew, Tom II (Gloria); great-nephews, Caleb and Joshua; and nephew, David Pelton.

He is preceded by his parents and sister-in-law, Karen Pelton.

Cliff was a graduate of Bloomdale High School, where he played football, basketball and baseball and was in band. Upon graduation, he attended Bowling Green State University, where he majored in accounting and was inducted into the accounting honorary Beta Alpha Psi. Cliff started in Marathon's accounting department and was part of the implementation of the company's IT department.

A sports enthusiast, baseball was his first love. He represented Marathon in basketball and fastpitch softball competitions, played in a church basketball league, and coached little league, youth football, and Marathon women's softball. He played fastpitch softball locally into his fifties. For over 25 years, Cliff officiated basketball, baseball and softball. A loyal Detroit Tigers fan, he and his wife enjoyed many years of spring training games at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. He enjoyed traveling to support his children and grandchildren in their many activities and special occasions. He and Becky continued to support Findlay High School after his children's graduations.

Cliff was a longtime member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, serving in a variety of capacities.

Play on, Dad! We know you will still be watching and cheering us on.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Ave Findlay. An additional time of visitation will take place from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at St. Marks United Methodist Church, 800 South Main Street, Findlay, with the celebration of life to follow, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dan Metzger will be officiating. Private burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Marks United Methodist Church at 800 S. Main St., Findlay, Ohio, 45840.

Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com