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Babb, 90, of Marion, passed away at 7:50 am on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Colonial Oaks Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Marion. He was born in Greenville, Kentucky, on Sunday, May 20, 1934, to James and Gladys (Hundley) Babb.\r\n\r\nChester graduated from Marion High School and worked as an Engineering Tech for 44 years with Thomson Consumer Electronics (RCA), retiring in 1998. He was a member of Hillside Wesleyan Church.\r\n\r\nChester was an avid basketball fan, cheering for the Marion Giants, Butler, and the Pacers. He also enjoyed watching the Colts. In 1972, he was part of a small group that opened an RCA facility in Taipei, where he helped train local employees. Chester loved cars and traveling.\r\n\r\nSurvivors include his son, Ron (Lori) Babb of Marion; daughter, Cheryl (Robert) McHenry of Marion; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.\r\n\r\nHe was preceded in death by his wives, June J. Babb and Bettie J. Babb; father, James Herbert Babb; mother, Gladys (James) Babb; brothers, James (Judy) Babb, Larry Babb, and Earl (Barbara) Babb; and sister, Mary (Don) Marshall.\r\n\r\nThe family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.\r\n\r\nImmediately following the visitation, a memorial service to celebrate Chester\u2019s life will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Gary Bingham officiating. Burial will take place at Grant Memorial Park.\r\n\r\nMemorial contributions may be directed to Hillside Wesleyan Church, 2510 S. Home Ave., Marion, IN 46953 or Kokomo Humane Society, 729 E. 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