Richard "Richie" Gene Babb, 54, of Lilbourn, Missouri passed away April 13, 2022 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born July 20, 1967 in Hayti, Missouri, to Ray (wife, Georgia) Babb of New Madrid and the late Clara Helen Laws.

Richie owned his own welding service, loved his cars, fishing and his dogs.

Survivors include; his wife, Mary Mooring Babb, of the home,  children, Angela Michelle Babb of Lilbourn, Brandon Lee Babb of Lilbourn, one brother, Rowdy Gene and wife Jessica Babb of Portageville, two sisters, Shannon Lynn Lane and husband Austin Johnson of Portageville, Tonya Rae Babb of Portageville, two step-brothers, Kevin Morgan of New Madrid, Richard Morgan of Brighton, TN., one grandchild, Katherine Rose Jackson, other relatives and many friends.

In addition to his mom he was also preceded in death by, one son, Richard Gene Babb II and one granddaughter, Skylar Beth Jackson.