In Remembrance Of
Michael Babbitt
Michael R. Babbitt, 64, of Smithville, MO passed away at his home on December 19, 2023.
He was born on July 24, 1959 to Lee Earl and Evelyn Jane (Kindle) Babbitt in Jackson County, MO. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1977.
On May 3, 2003 he was united in marriage to Jayne (McDonald) Babbitt.
Mike worked at AT&T as a Software Development Engineer and retired after 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mike is survived by his wife, Jayne, of the home; children, Bryant (Lindsay) Babbitt, Ozark, MO, Preston Babbitt, Ozark, MO, Annie (Davy) Hawes, Lamar, MO, Carla Stepp, Smithville, MO, Ben (Rachelle) Stepp, Smithville, MO; grandchildren, Braeden, Xannder, Miles, Nora, Tyanna, Ayden, Corbin, and Stephen; brothers, Jim (Marcia) Babbitt, Liberty, MO and Terry Babbitt, Liberty, MO; lifelong friend, Stan Lanier; other relatives and many friends.
Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 30th at Mt. Olivet Christian Church, Smithville, MO.
Inurnment at a later date at Reed Cemetery, Trimble, MO.
Donations may be made Reed Cemetery.
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16 comments
Caryn Kelley Bair
Mike made Mrs. Sodeman’s math classes tolerable. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Russell Barr
I’m sorry we lost Mike. He was always a great guy and a pleasure to be with. We will miss him.
Doug Witt
So sorry for your loss and so sad to hear about Mike’s passing. Hadn’t seen Mike in probably 20 years but recently connected with him on Facebook. So many of our old classmates are now gone. He will be missed
Noni carey
Jayne my heart goes out to you my friend. Mike was one of a kind and we were so blessed to call him a friend. He will be missed by everyone he ever met.
Jean Green Pratt
So sorry for your loss.
Dennis carey
Mike was ONE of the finest people I’ve had the pleasure to know.one of The last times I Saw him he had learned a song for My grandson.mike had heard him trying to sing it so hem he would learn it and play it for him and he did I will miss him and his guitar.god bless
Chad Lilley
Mike was a true friend to me, a rebel in high school. He and I had a lot of great adventures. From the first time I met him at Mount Zion Baptist Church in 1974 we were inseparable. Some of my memories include the riding their old Ford tractor and the old blue (multicolor) Chevy sedan by the old Edgerton granaries. He showed me how to use a slide ruler (yep before calculators). Bonding in our trips to make money grinding old cookies in Kansas City warehouse and hauling hay with local farmers. He passed a school bus on a corner hill (scary-insane), I crouched down in the floor. His dad (Lee Earl) usually bought them cool toys, like new mini-bikes, and go-carts, which attracted a lot of friends. We played tag football in their side yard. I would stay overnight so I could eat their chocolate pop tarts. We rode our bikes all of the county. He was and will always be my best earthly man high school friend and many more memories I could share. Thank you for the fun memories, you will be missed.
Lill Davis
I’m so sorry! Prayers for you all
Tamra Woodworth
Good bye to a good man and good friend. Will miss your music and your sense of humor. Until we meet again.
Kerry Lee Hill
Mike was always positive and had a smile on his face. I’ll miss his laugh.
Greg&Renae McDonald
Sorry we can’t make the service, but your in our thoughts and prayers. Mike was a good guy sure will miss him.
Kim (Crum) Hecker
So sorry for your loss and prayer for the families for the loss of Mike.
Ralph and Lisa (Wickam) Landis
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Margie Robinson
Jayne, I’m sorry for your loss. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and comfort you through this difficult time.
Take care, my friend.
Leonard Hood
Big Red sorry to hear about your brother. My deepest condolences and prayers for you and the family. In my prayers. Ross Hood
Kris (Reisinger) ward
Prayers to the family