Chad Ashley Babcock

Chad Babcock, age 47, of Millsboro, Delaware, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Beebe Healthcare Hospital in Lewes, Delaware. A Memorial Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Marshall Cemetery in Marshall, Minnesota. The public is welcome to attend.

Chad Ashley Babcock was born on January 30, 1978, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was the son of Janice (Mercie) and Warner Babcock Sr. Chad was baptized as in infant in the Lutheran faith and grew up in Kentucky and Delaware before moving to Minnesota in 1989. He graduated from high school in Cottonwood, Minnesota, with the class of 1997. In 2001, Chad returned to live in Delaware.

On October 1, 2016, Chad was united in marriage to Yvonne Mears and the couple raised their 2 children. Chad worked primarily as a handyman and plumber and also drilled wells for 10 years.

Chad’s enjoyments in life included being outdoors, hunting, fishing, watching sports (especially the Green Bay Packers), and spending time with his family.

Chad died on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. He reached the age of 47 years, 3 months, and 6 days. Blessed be his memory.

He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Babcock of Georgetown, DE; 3 children, Austin Messa, Hayden Babcock, Rylie Babcock; 3 grandchildren, Alaya, Hayes, Wesley; 4 brothers, Warner Babcock Jr., Marc Babcock of Marshall, Daniel (and Lynn) Babcock of Marshall, Ricky Babcock of St. Leo; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends

Chad was preceded in death by his parents, Warner and Janice Babcock, and a sister, Melissa Babcock.