Ted J. R. Babcock

February 2, 1945 - November 8, 2013

On Friday, November 8, 2013, at the age of 68, Ted passed away in the company of his family, after courageously battling cancer. Born February 2, 1945 in Flint, Michigan, Ted was loved deeply and will be greatly missed by his family and friends including his wife of 49 years, Lynne (Ormsby) Babcock, his two children Lynette (Largent) and husband Chris of Anchorage, Alaska, and Brenda (Dettling) and husband Don of Clinton, Michigan; and three grandchildren, Nicole (Margeson) and husband Matt of Aurora, Colorado, Ryan Barker, of Saline, Michigan and Justin Barker of Clinton, Michigan, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Viola Babcock, and four siblings, Walter Babcock, Joyce Stewart, Doris Prater, and Donna Matthies. Ted went to Washtenaw Community College where he received a certificate in auto body repair. He was the proud owner and operator of The Fender Mender located in Saline. Funeral Services will be held at St. Andrew The Apostle Catholic Church in Saline, MI on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Francis Mossholder celebrant. Burial will take place at Washtenong Memorial Park in Ann Arbor. Memorial contributions may be made to the Huron Valley Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the church where friends may begin calling on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. To sign Ted’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.