Donald Babb “Duck”

Gaffney, SC - - Donald Larry Babb “Duck”, 80 of 103 London Lane, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at his home.

Born in Campobello, he was the son of late Berry Thad Babb and Esther Fowler Babb. He enjoyed fishing, building cars, gardening, flowers, cats, flea markets, listening to music and collecting records. His favorite song was “Chantilly Lace” and he made everyone dance with him. Mr. Babb loved his family, especially his grandchildren, was retired from Morgan Corporation and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is a son, Donald L. Babb II (Amber) of Gaffney; a daughter, Milissa Martin (Jimmy) of Gaffney; and the mother of his children and life-long friend, Nancy Babb of Spartanburg; ten grandchildren, Steven Gardner, Morgan-Jane Martin (Joey Larson), Tommy Martin (Destiny), Olivia Martin Stafford (Anthony), Taylor Martin, Samantha Martin, Drew Mann, Ryan Manfredi (Dylan), Terra Mann and Alex Mann; four great-grandchildren, James Martin, Charles Larsen, Henry Larsen and John Stafford. Mr. Babb was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert Babb, Curtis Babb, Johnny Babb and Tommy Babb; and two sisters, Shirley Babb Wright and Barbara Babb.

The family will receive friends 10:00AM until 11:00AM on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Blakely Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00AM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Ashby Blakely. Interment will be in Whitney Community Cemetery.

In lieu flowers, memorials may be made to: Cherokee County Humane Society, P.O. Box 2223, Gaffney, SC, 29342.

The family will be at the residence.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC