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PHILLIP HARLEY BABCOCK
On April 11, 2013, Phillip Harley Babcock of Alexandria, Virginia passed away. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen Babcock; father of Phillip H. Babcock, Jr. and Victoria O'Toole; and devoted grandfather of Kelly O'Toole. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, his family moved to Whitakers, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Albert Clarence and Margaret Babcock of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. After graduating from Hargrave Military School in Chatham, Virginia in 1954, he attended George Washington University in Washington, DC and Benjamin Franklin University. After other pursuits, he began his career at the Smithsonian Institution in 1963 and after a long and rewarding career retired in 1992 as the Director, Office of Risk Management. A long time resident of Alexandria, Virginia, he was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, American Legion, and Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. He was a past board member of the American Cribbage Congress and continued to be an avid Grass Roots cribbage enthusiast. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, Virginia. On Thursday, April 18 visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at Wrenn Clarke & Hagen Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina with graveside service and interment at Cedarwood Cemetery following at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for PHILLIP BABCOCK
Tanya Luther Kukral
January 18, 2022
I played cribbage with Phil back in 1988 in a grass roots club. He was a great player. I saw his name listed in Cribbage World with a gold ranking and that he had passed away. Although it has been many, many years since playing in that group, I remember Phil teaching me how to be a better cribbage player.
Howard Terry
April 9, 2019
I will always be grateful to Phil for teaching a lot of us to play cribbage in Springfield . We shared friendships and knowledge for decades
Diana Babcock
April 11, 2014
Dear Mary Ellen & Vicki, So very sorry to hear this news...I didn't know. Phillip was a kind man and had a good heart. My Grandma thought the world of him and you Mary Ellen, both of you were so very good to her. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Lloyd and Ruth Collins
January 31, 2014
We enjoyed meeting and spending time with Phillip and Mary Ellen on their visits to Newfoundland. My wife, Ruth Badcock-Collins, is a distant cousin of Phillip's and his interest in family history led to many interesting discussions., Phillip was a warm and friendly person and we are saddened to hear of his passing.
Carlo Egan
October 28, 2013
I read Falling Leaves a few years ago. The stories and art work were amazing. I have one the the original Falling Leaves from Mr. Babcock. It is number 245 of the original 950 copies printed by Derrydale Press Inc. This copy was previously owned by Tristram C. Colkett II...as evidenced by the label of his family "Coat of Arms" (Extant Recte Factis Proemia) with his name inscribed on it.
May 4, 2013
Deepest condolences from Hargrave's Class of 1954. My best, Tom Fryer
April 24, 2013
I am sorry for the lost of Phillip Babcock. I enjoyed my spent at Hargrave and those that were in my class of 54.
James Sadler
April 24, 2013
Sorry for your great loss. He will be missed by all.
Harry S. Keast
Hargrave class of 54
Gail Boyce
April 16, 2013
Vickie, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Katherine Tkac
April 15, 2013
Mary Ellen, Phillip, Jr, Vicki and Kelly, I worked many years for Phillip at the Smithsonian and he always was a hoot. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was a unique person and I learned a lot from him.
Jack Zickafoose
April 14, 2013
I owe to Phillip so very much for the wonderful 34 year career I had at the Smithsonian Institution. Sincere thoughts of him, Mary Ellen,Phillip Jr and Vicki will stay with me the remainder of my life.
April 14, 2013
Mary Ellen, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless You!
Doris and John Noblet
Clyde Royce
April 14, 2013
Enjoyed many years of cribbage with Phillip and knowledge gained from his views on life.
howard terry
April 14, 2013
Phillip taught me alot about cribbage,and did a great job running club 89 for years. He will be greatly missed by all.
Virginia Owens
April 13, 2013
Vicki, we have been friends for over 30 years and I will always cheerish the wonderful memories of your father. You have been so brave and devoted throughout his courageous battle, and I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with you, dear friend, and with your Mom, Phillip, Jr. and Kelly.
Andre & Helen Laventure
April 13, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 13, 2013
To Mary Ellen, Phillip, Jr. Vicki and granddaughter my heartfelt sympathy to you. I have held all of you in my prayers for these past months and I pray for your peace and comfort in the days ahead. Phillip was indeed his "own man" and I have many good memories of him working along side of him for those "good years" at Smithsonian. Bettie Dillon
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