Michael Dean Babbitt

Aug 27, 1946 – March 16, 2015

Michael Dean Babbitt left this life to be with the Lord on March 16, 2015. Michael was born on August 27, 1946 in Goodland, Indiana. He grew up in South Bend, Indiana and attended Riley High School. Following his education, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he served as a Corporal from March 22, 1965-March 21, 1969 and fought for his country in the Vietnam War. Michael met his wife Carolyn D. Schmitt in South Bend and married on September 3, 1975. Michael worked as a car dealer for many years and enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, horses and antique cars. Michael was a devoted and loving husband and father and had great faith in the Lord. Michael was a member of Oak Creek Community Church in Mishawaka, IN. Michael is preceded in death by his mother and father, Jim and June Babbitt, sister Jamie (Babbitt) Light, and mother and father in-law, Richard and Ruth Lowe. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Babbitt, children James Schmitt and wife Missy, grandchildren, Amber and Taylor Schmitt. Jennifer (Schmitt) Hackett and husband Richard, grandchildren, Keeli and Alec. Andrew Schmitt and wife Shelly, grandchildren, Caleb, Andrew, Allie, Tayrin, Kodie and Samantha. Sarah (Babbitt) McGeeney and husband Kent, grandchildren, Devin, Isaiah and Atticus, 5 great-grandchildren and brother, Kenny Cornelius. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Central Church of the Nazarene 12600 87th St. Lenexa KS 66215.

Published in Kansas City Star on Mar. 18, 2015

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