Mr. Gary Owen "Runnin Bare" Babb

Gary Owen “Runnin Bare” Babb, 66, of Bartlesville, passed away Tuesday with loved ones by his side in Bartlesville. Gary was born the son of William Owen and Delia (Hamlin) Babb on September 4, 1947, in Independence, KS. He also was raised by his guardian Dickie Rae Horn (Dobbs) while he was young. He attended grade school in Sevrey, KS, then high school in Independence for three years before moving to Copan and attending Copan High school graduating in 1965. Babb played halfback on the Copan High School football team and was instrumental in leading the team that rallied to the 1965 Class C playoffs. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1965 and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, and Vietnam National Defense Medal before his discharge in 1971. Babb enjoyed living in the country with his horse Lucy and his dog Ricky. He loved the outdoors, riding Harleys with his friend Rick, and spending time with friends. He was a carpenter and he could do just about anything with his hands. Babb had a big heart and used his talents to help others. He was a good man and everybody that knew him loved him. Babb is survived by his loving family, Daisy Babb Mathews, Carla Jo and Scott Upton, Lanie and Tim Farris, Rob and Melody Anderson, 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. His large, extended family included two daughters Mona and Michael Allain, and Mandy and Shane Ingram; grandchildren Kaylee and Cole Ingram; one son Wyatt and Necia Seward; grandchildren Riya and Koen; two brothers Carl Babb and Blain Babb; four stepbrothers, Ken Suggs, Ben Suggs, Gary Mackey and Danny Mackey; his dear friends, Alvin Bible, Rick Ennis, Charles Brown, John Collier and Laura Worten; and a host of other friends and family. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Donna Fox. Memorial services will be held for Babb on Saturday May 3, 2014 at 10872 N 4010 Rd, Dewey, Ok at 11 am. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.Arrangements are under the direction Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home. From Dewey go north on Highway 75 to 4 mile road also known as W 1100 Rd turn east or right. Travel 4 miles to N 4010 Rd turn left or North. Barn will be on the right. 10872 N 4010 Rd

Mr. Gary Owen "Runnin Bare" Babb

September 4, 1947 - April 15, 2014