Delbert Eldene Babcock, age 84, passed away at his home in Utica, Kansas on May 13, 2015.

He was born on June 10, 1930, the son of Harry and Myrtle Roeske Babcock.

He was a farmer for most of his life and was in the U.S. Air Force. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 380 and Ransom VFW Post 7972.

On June 13, 1953, he married Letha Harvey. She survives.

Other survivors include sons, Keene (Linda) Babcock, Peck KS, Barry (Pam) Babcock, Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Cindy Babcock and fiance Doug, LaCrosse, KS; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gregory Babcock; and brother, Kenneth Babcock.

Cremation has taken place.

Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 11:00 A.M. at United Methodist Church, Utica.

Memorial contributions may be given to Utica American Legion Post 380, Shriners Children’s Hospital, or Western Plains Honor Flight.