Demas R. Babb

Demas R. Babb, 79, died March 1, 2014 in Pampa. Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Charles Lowry, pastor of CrossPointe Church, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mr. Babb was born June 9, 1934 in Sasakwa, Oklahoma. He attended Spring Creek School and later graduated from Borger High School in 1952. He married Janet Eagan on March 27, 1966 in Borger. Demas was employed with Phillips Petroleum Company for 34 ½ years, retiring in 1984. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was an Oklahoma Sooners and Dallas Cowboys fan. The world lost a really good man. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Ella Ruby Babb; a brother, R. L. Babb; and a sister, Velma Papasan. Survivors include his wife, Janet Babb of the home; three daughters, Sharon Cross of Amarillo, Amy Babb of Rochester, Minnesota, Stacey White and husband Cory of Lubbock; granddaughter, Levin White of Lubbock; and numerous cousins. Memorials may be made to Interim Hospice, 2217 Perryton Pkwy., Pampa, Texas 79065.