Courtland – Lewis Spurgeon Babb, 78, died January 30, 2008. He was born January 17, 1930 in Southampton County, a son of the late Henry David and Maie Vaughan Babb. Lewis was predeceased by his wife of 34 years, Ruth Cobb Babb, and eight siblings including David "Speed" Babb. He was a lifelong member of Courtland United Methodist Church, serving in many capacities including choir, Sunday School teacher, and Administrative Council with two terms as Chairman. He was a fifty year member of the Courtland Ruritan Club, serving two terms as President, a charter member of both Courtland Volunteer Fire Department, and Courtland Rescue Squad. Lewis volunteered at the Southampton County Historical Society and Agricultural Museum and was retired from J. T. Barham & Co. after forty years service.
Survivors include many loving in-laws, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
A funeral will be conducted at 2 pm Saturday at Courtland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 pm at Wright Funeral Home and suggest that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Courtland United Methodist Church, 22416 Main Street, Courtland, Va. 23837 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Worrell, 717 Fairview Drive, Franklin, Va. 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org