The world is a lesser place with the absence of Jeffery Garland Babb Sr., 84, of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Jeffery passed away, Monday, June 22, 2026 at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He will be immortal through the many, many fond memories and good deeds shared by the untold numbers that called Jeff, friend and brother. He was a member of Brainerd Masonic Lodge #736, F.& A.M. and Alhambra Shrine.

He was predeceased by his wife, Anne Babb; parents.

Survivors include his daughter, Deborah (Larry) Barge; son, Jeffery Garland Babb, Jr.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A service will be announced soon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home, PO Box 2206, Brentwood, TN 37024 or the Shriner's Children's Hospital, Lexington, KY.