Larry Douglas Babcock

Larry worked his entire professional career at Ford Motor Company as an Electrician. He started at Ford when he was 18 years old and retired after 30 years of service. He was also a proud member of the UAW Local 600. After retirement Larry worked at Christ the King Catholic Church in Ann Arbor, MI. He enjoyed his work at the church and often mentioned his years there were some of the best in his life. Larry also enjoyed attending church services regularly, golfing, hunting, fishing, and crafting stained glass in his spare time. Larry was also a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and a Member of the Maltese American Club (Dearborn).

Along with his many hobbies, what he loved the most in this world was being around his family. He would tell you how lucky he was to be married to the love of his life for over 54 years and how incredibly proud he was of his six sons. You could always find Larry with a smile on his face and making friends everywhere he went. He would start a conversation with anyone and treated everyone like a friend. Larry always put his family ahead of himself and worked every day to provide a better life for them. Larry epitomizes what every young man inspires to be – a great husband, father, friend, and patriot. He is a hero to his family and his legacy will live on forever.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Reva Babcock; father in-law, John Mifsud. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Dorothy Babcock; children, Gordon (Lisa) Babcock, Chad (Jeanne) Babcock, Kevin (Susan) Babcock, Jason (Lindsey) Babcock, Clint (Tara) Babcock and Simon Babcock; 12 grandchildren, Mackenzie, Dylan, Samantha, Gabrielle, Sydney, Hannah, Chase, Jena, Austin, Luke, Noah and Collin; and six great grandchildren, Tristan, Salem, Blaire, Jerry, Joey and Grace. He is also survived by his mother in-law, Theresa Mifsud and his sister Maribeth Palmer.