Obituary for Jim D. Babcock
Jimmy Doyce Babcock of Cookeville, TN passed away March 22, 2024 at his home with his wife Gina by his side after a brief and sudden illness.
Jim was born April 10, 1958 in Temple, Texas to Foy and Dorthy Babcock. He was proud to be a Texan and would frequently enjoy meeting fellow Texans wherever he might travel. Following high school, Jim briefly attended Texas State Technical Institute pursuing a career in mechanical engineering. Seeing that career would not meet his deep longing to serve, Jim decided to attend Whites Ferry Road School of Preaching in Monroe, LA. He later completed his bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University. He lived in Uganda and in Kenya for eight years working as a missionary.
Upon returning to the states he continued to work part time in ministry. Jim realized while visiting the sick that he was envious of the nurses who were able to provide physical comfort to their patients. When the opportunity presented itself, Jim attended nursing school. He completed his LPN and his RN degrees. He loved working with his patients and their families. He is remembered by countless families in the Upper Cumberland as someone who took care of them and loved them during some of their most challenging times. Jim loved working with his fellow caregivers. He was a fierce team player, always supporting and encouraging his teammates. He was proud to become a member of the Nurse Honor Guard.
Even while working as a nurse, Jim continued part time in ministry preaching once a month at the Arcot church of Christ in Celina. He continued this ministry until November of 2022. His work serving others and service to Christ did not stop when he left the pulpit. He continued to look for ways to show God’s love, mercy and full dependence on God’s grace.
Jim loved meeting people and making friends. He loved singing, fishing and wood working. He was extremely knowledgeable about a number of various topics and was always eager to learn more. Jim and his wife were active members of Collegside church of Christ.
Jim is survived by his wife of almost 17 years, Gina; by his mother Dorthy, brothers Alan and Larry as well as half brother Randy. Jim leaves behind two children, son Daniel (Rachael) and daughter Arielle (Andrew) Roberson. He was a loving and devoted father. He was proud to be Babu to Ember and Parker. He cherished every moment he had with them.
Jim made the choice of cremation. His family will host a celebration of his life on March 28th at 5:00pm with visitation from 3p - until the time of service at Collegeside church, small auditorium. Honorary pallbearers will be his coworkers from Cookeville Regional Home Health.
In lieu of flowers, it is Jim’s request that you consider a donation to Mustard Seed Ranch or Happy Haven Children’s Home.
To sign the online guestbook and to send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home - Cremation Center.
Jim was born April 10, 1958 in Temple, Texas to Foy and Dorthy Babcock. He was proud to be a Texan and would frequently enjoy meeting fellow Texans wherever he might travel. Following high school, Jim briefly attended Texas State Technical Institute pursuing a career in mechanical engineering. Seeing that career would not meet his deep longing to serve, Jim decided to attend Whites Ferry Road School of Preaching in Monroe, LA. He later completed his bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University. He lived in Uganda and in Kenya for eight years working as a missionary.
Upon returning to the states he continued to work part time in ministry. Jim realized while visiting the sick that he was envious of the nurses who were able to provide physical comfort to their patients. When the opportunity presented itself, Jim attended nursing school. He completed his LPN and his RN degrees. He loved working with his patients and their families. He is remembered by countless families in the Upper Cumberland as someone who took care of them and loved them during some of their most challenging times. Jim loved working with his fellow caregivers. He was a fierce team player, always supporting and encouraging his teammates. He was proud to become a member of the Nurse Honor Guard.
Even while working as a nurse, Jim continued part time in ministry preaching once a month at the Arcot church of Christ in Celina. He continued this ministry until November of 2022. His work serving others and service to Christ did not stop when he left the pulpit. He continued to look for ways to show God’s love, mercy and full dependence on God’s grace.
Jim loved meeting people and making friends. He loved singing, fishing and wood working. He was extremely knowledgeable about a number of various topics and was always eager to learn more. Jim and his wife were active members of Collegside church of Christ.
Jim is survived by his wife of almost 17 years, Gina; by his mother Dorthy, brothers Alan and Larry as well as half brother Randy. Jim leaves behind two children, son Daniel (Rachael) and daughter Arielle (Andrew) Roberson. He was a loving and devoted father. He was proud to be Babu to Ember and Parker. He cherished every moment he had with them.
Jim made the choice of cremation. His family will host a celebration of his life on March 28th at 5:00pm with visitation from 3p - until the time of service at Collegeside church, small auditorium. Honorary pallbearers will be his coworkers from Cookeville Regional Home Health.
In lieu of flowers, it is Jim’s request that you consider a donation to Mustard Seed Ranch or Happy Haven Children’s Home.
To sign the online guestbook and to send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home - Cremation Center.