Buren "Bub" Babin

Buren Joseph Babin, fondly known as “Bub” or “Red” to many, passed away on February 17, 2022 at the age of 79. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He is survived by his loving wife Linda Whitehead Babin and their three children; Sherri Babin, Donnie Jarreau and wife Barbara Parsons Jarreau and Derrick Jarreau and wife Regina Jarreau. He was the proud grandfather of Donald “Chase” Jarreau, Taylor Jarreau, Benjamin Jarreau, Avery Jarreau, Ainsley Jarreau, Eason Jarreau, Emery Jarreau and Alexandra Parsons and his great-grandchildren James Jarreau, Lillian Jarreau and Maximilian Jarreau. He is also survived by his sister Catherine James and his brother Lawrence “Johnny” Babin Jr. He has now rejoined his parents, Lawrence and Louise “Sugar” Babin and his grandson, Donald “Chase” Jarreau in their heavenly home.

Bub loved the outdoors, he always enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved a good sporting event, especially supporting his local Dutchtown Griffins and LSU Tigers. Bub always had a special affection for his high school football coach , Coach Fred Waites , who had a impactful influence on his life. Bub also enjoyed being out in his vegetable garden tending to the land. He was a loving man and would give anything he could to help the next person. Bub definitely had a heart of gold, he took care day in and day out for his dear wife after she had suffered from her stroke. His outgoing personality always guaranteed he would make friend wherever he went. He truly will be missed by all of those who knew and loved him.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 15208 Highway 73, Prairieville, Louisiana 70769. Bub will be laid to rest in Prairieville Community Cemetery. Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Donnie Jarreau, Taylor Jarreau, Benjamin Jarreau, Eason Jarreau, Emery Jarreau, Tracy James and Chad Dupuy. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Marvin Bullion, Chris “Kippy” Sheets and Leroy Cook and escorting Mrs. Linda will be Derrick Jarreau. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the EP Sports Foundation at epfoundation.com . Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Babin family.