JACK EMERSON BABCOCK (Age 102)
Died on December 11, 2017, after a long life that included 31 years in the Army, reaching the rank of Brigadier General. After retiring in 1968, Jack worked at NASA, General Dynamics (in Belgium), and Georgetown University, where he taught at the business school and founded the school's summer program at Oxford University. He and his wife Judith raised five children, two of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughters, Jill Kern, Carol Bales and Alice Monet, by six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018, 11:00 A.M. at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 1132 N. Ivanhoe St., Arlington, VA 22205.
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5 Entries
December 16, 2017
Edward Dauksz
Served with Jack in the GW Chapter AUSA. He was a dedicated Soldier who cared for his fellow young Soldiers. Sincerest condolences.
December 16, 2017
Gretchen Schramm
Dears, How blessed you are to have such a wonderful father! My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow, but I know your memories run deep with so many years of laughter and joy. Cherish those moments.
December 16, 2017
W. Glenn Yarborough
what a great man and mentor to all of us in AUSA
December 15, 2017
Woody Reagan
Jill, Carol, and Alice...My thoughts are with you at this sad time. You may not remember me but I remember you, Jackie, and Maria well from when we were neighbors and more on Buckner Circle at Fort McClellan. You and your family gave me many fond memories. Woody
December 12, 2017
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11
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