8 • The Beacon January 2 , 2025
Eric Travis Babcock , age 48 of Coshocton , passed away at home with his family by his side . He was born on February 15 , 1976 , in Coshocton , to Joseph and Ann ( Saperito ) Babcock , who survive . He attended Ridgewood School District . He was a former employee of the Coshocton Walmart where he worked for 15 years . On September 19 , 2004 , he married Stephanie ( Van Atta ) Babcock . He was a member of the Coshocton Nazarene Church . He loved his Hot Rod truck and spent time restoring it with his father . He was a collector of anything from the 80 ’ s era that even earned him his nickname Prime . He enjoyed Christmas trees and asked others to share
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Eric Travis Babcock
photos of their trees . He kept a tree in his room year-round .
Along with his wife and parents , he is survived by his son , Clay ( Victoria ) Parks ; grandchildren , Aimee Ryan , Isaac and Elijah Parks ; brother , Clayton Babcock ; brothers-in-law , Rob ( Leann ) Van Atta and Tyler Van Atta ; mother-in-law , Bess Van Atta ; nieces , Taryn ( Danielle ), Emma , Liberty and Maleia Van Atta ; Nephews , Devon , Tristyn , Branson , Tressel , Lincoln and Levi Van Atta as well as several aunts , uncles and cousins .
He is preceded in death by his daughter , Kacee Parks and grandparents , Francis and Minerva Saperito and Robert W . and Kathryn Rose Babcock .
Calling hours will be at The Miller Funeral Home on Thursday , January 9 , 2025 from 5pm to 6pm . A memorial service will be held at 6pm with Pastor Rocky Tidd officiating .
An online memorial can be viewed at www . themillerfuneralhome . com .
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Obituaries
Gerald William Graham , 87 , of Frazeysburg went home to be with the Lord , Sunday , December 22 , 2024 , at 2:35AM , in his home surrounded by his family .
Gerald was born April 10th , 1937 , in Coshocton County . He was a son of the late John William and Ruth ( Romine ) Graham . Gerald was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Dresden , Ohio .
One of the greatest days of his life was July 12 , 1959 , when he married his best friend and love of his life , Judith ( DeMoss ) Graham . Prior to marriage , Gerald insisted that Judith complete nursing school , likely because he knew he would need someone to care for him . They devoted their lives and marriage of over 65 years to tending the land of Coshocton , Muskingum and Licking Counties in Ohio , as well as Castro County Texas and Curry County New Mexico . Gerald had a heart to serve the Lord his entire life . While in Texas , he and Judith served as Sunday school teachers in their church . He was a member of Perryton United Methodist Church for nearly 40 years . Gerald served as a 4-H advisor for many years and mentored countless youth in their endeavors in agriculture . Gerald was a member of the Farm Bureau during his years of farming . He was a strong advocate for the non-GMO agriculture movement as well as being a good steward for soil improvement . Gerald took great pride in his lifelong effort of farming and modeling what hard work looks like .
Gerald Graham
Gerald William Graham
He is survived by his wife of 65 years , Judith ( DeMoss ) Graham ; two sons , Thomas W . ( Sue ) Graham of Frazeysburg , and Michael T . ( Valerie ) Graham also of Frazeysburg . He was blessed with 10 beautiful grandchildren ; Matthew ( Kassie ) Graham , John ( Hope ) Graham , Julianne ( Aaron ) Adams , Michaela , Chelsea ( Fiancé , Jared ), Shala , Alicia and Marissa Graham and 2 special granddaughters Brittni ( Jordan ) Butler and Kaitlyn ( Troy ) Scheiderer . Another great joy was his 11 little great-grandchildren or “ Punkins ”; Natalie , Jakob , McCoy , Maverick , Kade , Sawyer , Noah , Luke , Lucy , Walker & Annie . He leaves behind his older sister Naomi Crown of Amarillo , Texas and a special lifelong childhood friend Joe “ Bill ” Somers of Frazeysburg .
In addition to his parents , he was preceded in death by their infant daughter , Julie Ann , his daughter-in-law Melisa Hill Graham , and three siblings Wayne Graham , Mildred Mozena and Lois Fox .
Gerald was a selfless
and humble man ; he lived a life to model Christ and wanted others to come and experience that love . When anyone entered their home , they could expect to hear him praying at the dinner table , see him reading the Word of God , and living a joyful life . Gerald was devoted to his family and friends . The open-door policy that had been created always was welcomed with his smiling face , he especially lit up when there were children playing for him to watch . In his final years he greeted those that came from his rocking chair on the porch , likely in a Carhartt jacket and his cowboy hat no matter the temperature . The impact that Gerald had on his community is great and has blessed many .
The family would like to thank the loving and caring staff of Genesis Hospice Morrison House for all their support through the final days of Gerald ’ s life .
In lieu of flowers , memorial contributions may be made to Perryton United Methodist Church , 6139 Licking Valley Road , Frazeysburg , OH 43822 or Genesis Hospice Morrison House , 713 Forest Avenue , Zanesville , OH 43701 .
Friends and family were able to call from 2-4 & 6-8pm , Friday , December 27 , 2024 , at the Frazeysburg Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home , 110 West Third Street , Frazeysburg . Services were held Saturday , December 28 , 2024 , at 10:00am with his Grandson , Matthew Graham , officiating at the Perryton United Methodist Church , 6139 Licking Valley Road , Frazeysburg , Ohio 43822 .
Gerald will be laid to rest at Frazeysburg Cemetery , Frazeysburg .