Ronald Lee Babb

Ronald Lee Babb, 77, passed away unexpectedly, but loved and comfortable in his home on November 20, 2024. He was a member of the Chapel on Fir Hill, faithfully attending his weekly Sunday School Class. Ronnie was a passionate artist, always drawing Jesus as a Sheriff, Mickey Mouse and cowboys. He had a desk at Silo Art Studio where he made his masterpieces. Ronnie loved children, often sharing his love of art by coloring with them. He enjoyed watching Disney, Westerns and Wrestling. Ronnie was very enthusiastic about holidays, making decorations, wearing festive sweaters and his special holiday hats. He was a very helpful and caring person and was always willing to lend a hand no matter what his condition. Ronnie played baseball every summer with the Dream League. 

Ronnie has joined his beloved parents in the arms of Jesus, where he can hear and talk. 

Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Eileen Babb; he is survived by his sisters, Joan Turnbull, Paula D. Douglas (Dan) and Gail Ann Babb (Dan); nephews, Daniel (Dana) and David Earlenbaugh, and niece, Jennifer Eadeh (Eddie); great-nieces and nephews, Joseph, Timothy, Austen, Malia, Willow, Judah, Sierra, Madison and Zachary; and great-great niece, Na’Laya.

Memorial calling will be held 1 hour prior to an 11 AM service on Thursday December 5, 2024 at the Chapel on 135 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304. In lieu of flowers or other remembrances, memorials may be made to the Silo Art Studio, 431 4th St. NW, Canton, Oh or the Dream League, the Forty Corners Church of God, 3474 Beaumont Ave. NW, Massillon, OH 44647.