Harwood Babb Obituary Harwood Francis Babb, Jr. October 17, 1942 － July 28, 2023 Smithfield, VA － Harwood Francis "H.F. or Woody" Babb, Jr., 80, passed away on July 28, 2023, in Riverside Regional Medical Center. Born in Suffolk and raised in Courtland, he was the son of the late Harwood Francis Babb, Sr. and Frances Porter Babb. He was also predeceased by his brother, Jimmy Babb. H. F./Woody graduated from Southampton High School and went on to receive an Associate's Degree from Roanoke Business College. For most of his career, he farmed with his brother Jimmy and was the former owner of H. F. Babb and Sons Fertilizer Company. He retired from his career as a chemical company sales representative. H.F./Woody enjoyed golfing, going to the beach, and always visiting his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Babb; his son, Christopher Babb, and partner, Rachel Vincitore; two grandchildren, Aaron and Kala Babb; his step-children, Jeff (Misty), Joshua (Raven) and Jessica; and step-grandchildren Emma, Leo, Lilly and Cora; his aunt and uncle, Mary Katherine and John Greig; nephew, Mark Babb; and many beloved cousins. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the Riverside Cemetery, 22551 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837. In the event of inclement weather, a service will be held at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, Virginia. A celebration of life reception to follow at Serve Restaurant in Franklin, VA. The family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Sierra Club. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Aug. 1, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Harwood-Babb-Jr 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/harwood-babb-obituary?id=52600187 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary Harwood Francis "H.F. or Woody" Babb, Jr., 80, passed away on 28 July 2023. Born in Suffolk and raised in Courtland, he was a farmer and former owner of H.F. Babb and Sons Fertilizer Company. He retired as a chemical company sales representative. He enjoyed golfing, beach visits, and family time. ### Narrative summary of funeral services A Graveside Service was held at 11 am, 5 August 2023, at the Riverside Cemetery, Courtland, VA. In case of inclement weather, a service was to be held at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. A celebration of life reception followed at Serve Restaurant in Franklin, VA. ### The Edited Obituary Harwood Babb Obituary Harwood Francis Babb, Jr. 17 October 1942 - 28 July 2023 Smithfield, VA - Harwood Francis "H.F. or Woody" Babb, Jr., 80, passed away on 28 July 2023, in Riverside Regional Medical Center. Born in Suffolk and raised in Courtland, he was the son of the late Harwood Francis Babb, Sr. and Frances Porter Babb. He was also predeceased by his brother, Jimmy Babb. H.F./Woody graduated from Southampton High School and went on to receive an Associate's Degree from Roanoke Business College. For most of his career, he farmed with his brother Jimmy and was the former owner of H.F. Babb and Sons Fertilizer Company. He retired from his career as a chemical company sales representative. H.F./Woody enjoyed golfing, going to the beach, and always visiting his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Babb; his son, Christopher Babb, and partner, Rachel Vincitore; two grandchildren, Aaron and Kala Babb; his stepchildren, Jeff (Misty), Joshua (Raven) and Jessica; and stepgrandchildren Emma, Leo, Lilly and Cora; his aunt and uncle, Mary Katherine and John Greig; nephew, Mark Babb; and many beloved cousins. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 am, 5 August 2023, at the Riverside Cemetery, 22551 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837. In the event of inclement weather, a service will be held at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, Virginia. A celebration of life reception to follow at Serve Restaurant in Franklin, VA. The family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Sierra Club. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Harwood Francis Babb, Jr. | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 80 | | Birth | 17 October 1942; Suffolk | | Death | 28 July 2023; Smithfield, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------| | Harwood Francis Babb, Jr. | Decedent | Smithfield, VA | | Mary Babb | Spouse | Unknown | | Harwood Francis Babb, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Frances Porter Babb | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Christopher Babb | Child | Unknown | | Aaron Babb | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kala Babb | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jeff | Stepchild | Unknown | | Joshua | Stepchild | Unknown | | Jessica | Stepchild | Unknown | | Emma | Step-grandchild | Unknown | | Leo | Step-grandchild | Unknown | | Lilly | Step-grandchild | Unknown | | Cora | Step-grandchild | Unknown | | Mary Katherine Greig | Aunt | Unknown | | John Greig | Uncle | Unknown | | Mark Babb | Nephew | Unknown | | Jimmy Babb | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Graduated from Southampton High School 2. Received an Associate's Degree from Roanoke Business College 3. Farmed with his brother Jimmy for most of his career 4. Former owner of H.F. Babb and Sons Fertilizer Company 5. Retired as a chemical company sales representative 6. Enjoyed golfing 7. Enjoyed going to the beach 8. Enjoyed visiting family and friends 9. Born in Suffolk 10. Raised in Courtland