Robert Lynn Babb, 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
He was born on May 21, 1930, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Marion J. & Stella W. Babb.
He graduated from West End High School and was a member of the Vanderbilt University Civil Engineering Class of 1953. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and fought in the Korean War. He was married to the late Dorothy M. Babb.
Robert was a Registered Engineer in the State of Tennessee and a member of the American Institute of Constructors. His many engineering accomplishments included the completion of White’s Creek Comprehensive High School and Mt. Juliet Junior High School; hospital and related medical facilities for the newly formed Hospital Corporation of America; a maximum security facility; and a project for the Tennessee State Vocational Rehabilitation Center in Smyrna, Tennessee. Later projects were completed for the stadium used by the Tennessee Titans football team, and the Hilton Nashville Downtown.
Aside from the career that he enjoyed, Robert became interested in raising Appaloosa horses for show and breeding. He always had a winner in the show ring. He also had a passion for youth functions at his church, and liked to make sure there were funds available for any child who wanted to go to summer camp.
Robert was preceded in death by his son, the late James E. Babb.
He is survived by his daughter, Barbara L. Babb; two granddaughters, Melanie M. Stewart (Jason), and Kristen M. Ottinger; three grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held in the Library Room at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, Nashville, Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30. A graveside service will immediately follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/nashville-tn
Pallbearers include:
Jason Stewart (grandson)
Jeff Edwards (nephew)
Harry Brittain (nephew)
Don Fielder, Mike Johns, Drew Thacker (friends of the family)
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Bellevue Church of Christ Youth Fund, 7401 Highway 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221.
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