William "Duke"

Babb, Sr.

Mr. William Duke Babbs, Sr., was born on March 17, 1946, in McDonough, Georgia to the late Henry Babbs, and Allie B. Babbs. He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and joined Shiloh Baptist Church. He later joined Cleveland Chapel AME Church.

He was employed in construction for over 40 years. He was very outspoken and a joy to be around. He enjoyed life to the fullest. He was and still will continue to be "the Greatest Father and Grandfather".  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, and driving his Chevrolet trucks; through his daughter his legacy will live on.

On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, Mr. William Duke Babbs, Sr., left his earthly home to reap his just reward. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Henry Babbs, and mother, Mrs. Allie B. Babbs; wife, Dollie Ann Babbs; son William Duke Babbs, Jr.; daughter, Rhoda Babbs; siblings, Beatrice Williams, Arthur Brown, Henry Babbs, Laura Milner, and James Henry.

Mr. William Duke Babbs, Sr., is survived by his loving and devoted daughter, Shauntrell Merceded Leaks; his grandchildren, Ny'Shanti Taylor, Qitarah Castlin, Latisha Wilson, Jostlen Brown, Donneicia Babbs, and Wydetrix Babbs; he also leaves six great grandchildren; sister, Jessie Brown, devoted friends, extended grandchildren, and sons, along with a host of nieces, nephews and cousins that will will him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home.
A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Rosewood Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Eddie Collier is the Eulogist.

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