David J. Babbitt's Obituary
On September 30, 2020 David James Babbitt finally found his peace. He was born on June 26, 1985 in KC, Missouri. He lived most of his life in Red Bud Illinois but returned to KC during his teen years.
David had the biggest heart and cared for so many people. He was "Uncle David" to more than can be mentioned. He had a love for others that was undeniable. If you knew David, you knew his soul was special.
David enjoyed so many things including art, music, animals, nature, and many others. His ability to care for others even when he struggled to care for himself was beyond amazing. His laugh and smile were so contagious it would light your darkest moments. Even in the end, David chose to become an organ donor in the hope he could save someone else. When you think of David please remember his huge heart and endless love he had for us all.
He is survived by his two sons, that he loved so very much, Hayden Alexander Babbitt and Jayce David Babbitt, his mother, Rita Kay Boling, his father, Daniel Babbitt, his sister, Crystal Dawn Babbitt, his niece, Haven Danielle Frazer, his brother-in-law, Kenneth Frazer, Hayden's mother, Ivy Fleming, and Jayce's mother, April Jamison, as well as aunts, uncles, multiple cousins, other relatives, and countless friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday,October 6, 2020, from 3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at Leesman Funeral Home in Red Bud Illinois. Following the visitation, family and friends are welcome to gather at Ratz Park for a Eulogy and time of celebration.
For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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