DALLAS - Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, retired after 50 years in the grocery industry. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna; son James (Ilham) Babb; daughter Dianna (Sanj) Sappal; daughter Linda (Donald) Melendez; step-son Jonathan Tyler; grandchildren Jason Tremble, Danielle Melendez, Gabrielle Melendez, Ria Sappal, Chandan Sappal, Adam Babb, and Shawn Paul Tyler; great-grandchildren Maxx Melendez and Layla Melicio and Christopher; brother William, sister Patsy Lagemann, both of Omaha, Nebraska, many nieces and nephews and special pets Frieda and Mimi.
Preceded in death by parents James and Edith (Martin) Babb, sister Barbara Spear, brother Gerald A. Babb, all of Omaha, Nebraska. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2 pm at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Restlawn Funeral Home.