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TIMOTHY BABELAY Obituary

BABELAY, TIMOTHY STEPHEN - age 35, passed away on June 19, 2014. in Knoxville. Tim was kindhearted and generous. He loved his animals, hunting, fishing, and cooking for family and friends. Tim was preceded in death by his birth mother, Lisa Diane Bates. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his father and mother, Stephen and Sylvia Babelay; brother, Weston Babelay; sister, Teresa Babelay; nephew, Tyson Rosenbaum; special friend, Rebecca Flynn; and his four-legged companions, Toby, Fox, Little Daddy, and Freckles. The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, June 24th, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel, with the funeral service to begin at 1:00 p.m. The graveside will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Max Reddick officiating. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Babelay family and invites you to view and sign the guestbook at www.gentrygriffey.com.

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Published by The Aiken Standard on Jun. 22, 2014.

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Aurelia Ridge

January 27, 2023

I'm so sorry my friends. Prayers for you all.
Aurelia (Missy) Ridge Stooksbury and Mary McCarter

Jayne Hamlet

June 29, 2014

So sorry to hear this...
I know you will miss him so badly...
You will be in my thoughts and prayers..
Love,
Jayne Hamlet

Mike and Phyllis Russell

June 23, 2014

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gary & Diana Daniels

June 23, 2014

Stephen & Sylvia,
We were surprised & saddened to hear of Timmy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this arduous time. Please call if we can do anything, as you have always seemed like part of the family.

June 22, 2014

YOU WILL SO BE MISSED~~!!!!! I regret now not having kept up with you! R.I.P. My friend!<3

Clarence Daniels

June 22, 2014

Steven and Sylvia
So sorry to hear of Timmys passing. I will be praying for the family during this most difficult time.
Clarence Daniels

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24

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel - Knoxville

5301 Fountain Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

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24

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel - Knoxville

5301 Fountain Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

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24

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Greenwood Cemetery

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5301 Fountain Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

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