OBITUARY
Mr. Robert Bubba Charles Baber
February 18, 1970 – August 1, 2014
Robert Charles “Bubba” Baber, age 44, of Crozet died on Friday, August 1, 2014 at a local hospital. Born in Charlottesville on February 18, 1970 he was the son of Fay Funk Baber and the late Roger L. Baber, Sr. Bubba is survived by his loving wife of 23 years Tracey E. Baber; his son, Jacob L. Baber and his fiancée Amanda Collins; brother, Roger L. Baber, Jr.; sister, Lisa Jones; grandfather, Berlin Funk; mother and father-in-law, David and Joan Anderson; sister-in-law; Mary Mason; brothers-in law; Chuck Mason and David L. Anderson, Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his daughter Elizabeth Baber and grandmother Ruby Funk. He was a very selfless man, wonderful father, loving husband, doting son and caring brother. Bubba was a fourth generation volunteer firefighter with Crozet Volunteer Fire Department. He served 30 years with seven of those as Chief. He also served with the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad. A graveside service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 4, 2014 at Rockgate Cemetery, Crozet,with Chaplain Tammy James officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department and the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad. Shuttle service will be available from Henley Middle School, 5880 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet, for those attending the service.
Services
- Graveside Monday, August 4, 2014
REMEMBERING
Mr. Robert Bubba Charles Baber
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RECEIVE UPDATESAugust 8, 2014
Dear Baber Family.
My heart just aches for all of you. Bubba is now at peace and no more pain. Crozet has lost a great one this time and it is going to take quite a few to fill those shoes. It has been a pleasure to be a Bubba's Warrior. My thought and prayers are with the entire family.
Anne Via Chick Virginia Beach, VA.
Bonnie McCauley
August 7, 2014
Bubba Family you are in my Prayers. I am so sorry hear of your loss, but the memories go on, GOD BLESS this Family and his many friends. Bonnie Ward McCauley Ohio
Rhonda Cook
August 6, 2014
Lisa, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Mark and Mary Garwood
August 6, 2014
Prayers for the Baber family, and for the CVFD. Bubba will be missed by all.
gloria kirby
August 5, 2014
Mary, Your coworkers have you in prayer. We know that God will give you the comfort you need. Be thankful for the life he shared with you. In all things give thanks. Gloria, Tiffany and your coworkers.
russell sawyer
August 5, 2014
Dear Roger, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. You will be in our prayers. The Sawyer's.
August 5, 2014
Tracey, My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jacob. Ruth Ralston
Sarah Litton
August 5, 2014
Tracey- I was so sorry to hear about Bubba. I will keep you and Jacob in my thoughts and prayers.
Sarah
Renee, Michael Brogan
August 5, 2014
My prayers go out to the Baber family Bubba was such a wonderful man he would help anyone in need. When you was around him you would most definitely have a smile one your face because he brought such joy around. I know it will be so very hard to move forward just have to remember all the good memories you have shared with him and know that hes with god now and hes not in pain and doesn't look sick anymore may god bless you and help heal your hearts Bubba will forever look over you from heaven may he rest in peace if theres anything we can do dont hesitate to ask
August 4, 2014
Prayers for you. Bubba was a great man who was a blessing to know.
Doug Forrester, former CVFD Chaplain
Steven Ward
August 4, 2014
Deepest condolences from the Ward family to all of Bubba's family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tracy Townsend
August 4, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I have not seen Bubba since high school, but he was a joy to be around back then. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Buddy Snead
August 4, 2014
Our throughts and prayers to the Baber Family.
August 4, 2014
The Pietsch Family is deeply saddened to learn of Bubba's death. We are blessed to have had him in our life. He had a big heart and a wonderful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dee and Rick Pietsch, Crozet, Va.
Jimmy& Beth Quick
August 4, 2014
Our heart goes out to all of bubba's family . We was blessed to know him. He was a very good man . He loved his family dearly . I f you was having a bad day and you seen him , He would have you laughing and joking before the day was out . . He enjoyed helping people . He was a very good friend to many people . We are praying for the family to give them comfort in this time of their loss. If there is anything you all need just give us a call we will help in anyway we ca
Kristie Morris
August 4, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to you.
Gene & Mary Harvey
August 4, 2014
Our condolences and sympathy to the Baber Family. We have known Bubba and the Baber family for years..he was a huge part of our Crozet Community..he was a great man and will be truly missed. Love and prayers to you all..
Greg & Tracie Harvey
August 4, 2014
Our heartfelt condolences and love to the Baber Family. Bubba was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers...
Dick & Jenny Martin
August 4, 2014
Tracy, Jacob, Faye, Roger Lee, Lisa
Crozet has lost a fine young man. He gave his all to his family, friends and community. He will be missed by all who knew him. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Terry McDaniel
August 4, 2014
My heart goes out to the baber family for the lost of a wonderful man he truelly will be missed. The baber family is in my thoughts and prayers. Terry & Jeff McDaniel...
Kent Knicely
August 4, 2014
It was a great pleasure to know and work with Bubba. May you find peace with your family and friends. If I can do anything please don't hesitate to contact me.
Gin Sanford
August 4, 2014
Bubba will be greatly missed here at the UVA Heat Plant, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, Tracey. I am so very sorry but we will see him soon in Heaven. If there is anything we can do for you, please let me know. Gin
Sarah Terrill
August 4, 2014
Tracey, I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in my prayers. Sarah
Sandy and Pam Gardner
August 4, 2014
It was a pleasure to know Bubba throughout the years. You will be greatly missed. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
August 4, 2014
Bubba was dearly loved by all our family and helped us in so many ways. We watched him grow from a little boy to the loving , caring man he was. God now has the best mechanic and all around handyman there is. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends.
Donna and Carroll Conley
Tuck (Corey) Carter
August 4, 2014
My heart aches for you, the Baber family. Few people possess the gift of touching so many as Bubba did. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth Epperly
August 4, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family . Bubba. Will be greatly missed. He was a great person and he always had a lot to give to his family and friends ..
We will miss you Bubba.
August 3, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Baber Family. Bubba was a dear friend and will be greatly missed. With deepest sympathy, Scott & Suzanne Fox (North Garden, VA)
August 3, 2014
To the Baber Family, We are very sorry for your loss. May God help you thru this difficult time. We will remember all the great times we had when Bubba played ball with us. He was always such a jolly person to be around. I know it is hard to let go, but he is with God now and there will be no more suffering. Let us know if you need anything and God Bless You.
Wanda Quick & Martha Bateman
Tom Yenovkian
August 3, 2014
To the entire family, my condolences. The Crozet community has lost a special person. Bubba will be missed by all. Godspeed my friend.
Spitlers
August 3, 2014
We are all thinking and praying for your family.
Leon Carr
August 3, 2014
To the Baber family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bubba has been a good friend of me for so many years, he always made people laugh he wiil be missed greatly. My prayers are with you.
Kelly Garrison Donato
August 3, 2014
My condolences to the entire Baber family. I have such fond memories of Bubba from childhood, growing up together on Birchwood Drive. He was one of my very first friends and he will always hold a special place in my heart.
Lois & Tommy Nottingham
August 3, 2014
Tracey and Jacob, I am so sorry for your loss. Keep looking up and I know that Bubba will be looking down on you both. Praying for you both during this difficult time.
Gordon and Dana Owen
August 3, 2014
To the Baber Family,
Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you all during this time of loss. Such fond memories of being thrown in Crozet Pool by Bubba, switching out lumber at the mill, and the numerous fireman's carnivals and parades.
Scott Abell
August 3, 2014
Baber Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bubba was my first friend when I moved to crozet in the first grade and I will always remember him as my center who protected me during football season. My family and I will keep all of you in our prayers.
Carrie Carter
August 3, 2014
Tracey and Jacob,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sending all my love and strength to your family.
Love,
Carrie
Ashby Johnson
August 3, 2014
Tracey and family,
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Bobby Cox
August 3, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to Lisa and all the Baber family. I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Bubba.
Frank Leech
August 3, 2014
We want you to know how much we both thought of Bubba. I coached him in high school football and he was often by our home in Laurel Hills. We will remember his cheerfulness and kind heart always.
August 3, 2014
Dear Tracey,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I am praying for you to have strength to get through the next days, months and years. I miss you and hope you will contact me with whatever you may need.
Donna Evans
Dale & Genevieve Black
August 3, 2014
Tracey ,Jacob and family so sorry for your lost . Love and Prayers to you .
Lin Hill
August 3, 2014
Tracey, I'm so sorry. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Benjamin Powell, CFD Ret.
August 3, 2014
I has been a great pleasure to have known the Baber family through our work together in the fire service. My thoughts are with the family and the Crozet Fire Department during the loss of their husband, father and Chief.
Elner Vess
August 3, 2014
Fay and all the family, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength and comfort you need at this time.
Kathryn and David Bentley
August 3, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the family as you face the loss of Bubba. Much love to you all.
Suzanne Mawyer
August 3, 2014
So sorry for your loss may God look down upon you and bestow his loving Mercy on you as you move forward in this most difficult time.
August 3, 2014
Tracey and Jacob, We are so sorry for your loss. We will always Remember Bubba (playing in the Peachtree Baseball League together). He was a special person. We will keep you in our prayers.
Dee, Leon, H.L Carr
Roxanne Martin
August 3, 2014
Tracey,
I am so sorry for your loss, will keep your family uplifted in prayer.
Roxanne
Kathryn Baylor
August 3, 2014
Tracey, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jacob. kb
Peggy Ehrenberg
August 3, 2014
Tracey, Jacob and the Baber and Anderson families,
May the love and prayers of your family, friends, and community continue to lift you now and during the days ahead. Bubba truly left a legacy of giving that will continue to inspire us all just as in the sight of you, Tracey, walking hand in hand with Bubba when walking together. Thank you God for the gift of Bubba Baber and for witnessing the love he had for Tracey and Jacob. With love and peace,
Tom and Mary James
August 3, 2014
Bubba represented what it meant to be from Crozet; care for your family and your community. He was always there for others and he will be missed. Our thoughts are with his family
Teresa Black
August 3, 2014
Tracy and Jacob,you and your family are in our prayers. Bubba was a wonderful person, and will be greatly missed. May God comfort you and your family during this time and the days to come.
Ed & BJ Perkins
August 3, 2014
Your precious family has been in our thoughts and prayers these last several days, weeks and monthsl I tuly loved sharing our Bubba stories with them, one whom they never met. Between Home Ec classes with Mrs. Baldwin and anywhere else we could cause trouble, his memories still live in my heart. These are difficult times but he now is healed and dances at the feet of Jesus. We love you all.
Melanie (Monger) Ellyson
August 3, 2014
Thinking of you all and praying for you too.
Bobby and Sharon Shifflett
August 2, 2014
We are so sorry for the loss , Bubba will truly be missed by all that knew him . We are keeping the Baber family in our thoughts and prayers and know that he suffers no more! RIP Bubba , love the Shiffletts
Brian Gibson
August 2, 2014
Praying for the family, Bubba you were an exemplary citizen and friend.
Jean Seal
August 2, 2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to Tracey and Jacob and family. Such a loss for family and community. He will always be in the hearts of everyone that knew him. He was just that kind of guy.
Ashlee Calhoun
August 2, 2014
Bubba, I learned a lot from you about the fire service in my time at CVFD. You were a friend, mentor and inspiration to many people and I am certain I can speak for everyone when I say we will all miss you greatly. I'll miss seeing you around Crozet, it always seemed like I'd pass you on the road driving! I'm sad and sorry that you're no longer here but I'm glad that you're not in pain any longer. Godspeed, my friend, until we meet again. To Tracey, Jacob, Amanda, Fay, Lisa, Roger Lee and the rest of the Baber family, you all are continually in Curtis and I's thoughts and prayers. I wish you all peace, love and light during this time.
Robin and Gary Sloan
August 2, 2014
Tracey and Jacob, you and your family are in our prayers. May God give you the strength through these difficult days. He will always be in your hearts and the hearts of all that knew him.
Greg and Lisa Frazier
August 2, 2014
Tracey, Jacob and the entire family, we are so sorry for the loss of Bubba. He was such a special person to so many, including us. We love you guys and are praying for you during this very difficult time.
Donna Moyer
August 2, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family . We are so sad about Bubba's passing. Dave and I send our love
Barbara Moore
August 2, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Bubba was always a fixture at the parades and when we did special duty in Crozet. He will be greatly missed.
Tammy Caul
August 2, 2014
Words will never be enough to heal your pain but knowing that Bubba is with his daughter his daddy and grandparents tells me he is at peace. I pray for Fay Roger Lee Lisa Tracey and Jacob in the days to come that God will give u comfort in knowing Bubba is cancer free and will no longer be sick or in pain ! Prayers to all RIP my friend !
Tony Goolsby
August 2, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tracey, Jacob and the rest if the Baber family.
Tony and Carolyn
August 2, 2014
We are terribly saddened to hear of Bubba's passing. Please know that our thoughts and condolences are extened to your entire family. ~Bill Owen (Charlottesville, VA) AND Sarah-Katharine Owen (Arlington, VA)
Rachel Collier
August 2, 2014
Tracey,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My God provide you with strength during this difficult time.
Jerry Haskins
August 2, 2014
Prayers to family and friends
Denise Conley-Houchens
August 2, 2014
Prayers and condolences to the Baber family! May God hold you tight during this difficult time.
Sheila Johnson
August 2, 2014
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I miss and love you all, lots
Marsha Hall Greene
August 2, 2014
Dear Tracy, Jacob, Amanda, Faye, Roger Lee & Lisa; My heart has been so heavy since I got the news of Bubba's passing. He was so many wonderful things to so many people. Loved the talks we shared down on the farm! I have known the Baber family my entire life and have nothing but the warmest memories of all of them. I thank Bubba for all of his guidance he gave my son Chris when he joined Crozet Volunteer Fire Department. Bubba was a true friend to everyone! Praying God wraps his arms around each of you and holds you tight during this very difficult time. Crozet has lost one of the BEST!! Fly high my friend, until we meet again!!!!
Brenda Perkins
August 2, 2014
My condolences to the Baber family. Bubba was a great man and will be sorely missed! May God hold you tightly during this difficult time.
Mitch & Sheila Fitzgerald
August 2, 2014
We are so sorry for the loss of Bubba may you find comfort in the memeries that you hold near and dear to your heart & may God comfort you and your family during this time and the days to come
Sheila/Rosemary Hauser/Joss
August 2, 2014
Tracey and Jacob,
Bubba left a huge impact in our life and the community's life. We will greatly miss Bubba so much. Both of you are in our prayers. He is probably looking down right now, so proud of his family during this hard time. Much love!
Evan Pettyjohn
August 2, 2014
So sorry to hear of Bubba's passing. I recall meeting Bubba during my first Fall in Crozet as we waited for the bus in Laurel Hills. Always down to earth and all around good guy. He will be missed! My prayers are with you.
Evan Pettyjohn
Kayla Toms
August 2, 2014
Dear Baber family,
I'm the daughter of Allen Toms and my whole family sends their condolences. I know dad and bubba grew up together and I was lucky enough to meet him and have him teach me things on the fire ground. He will be missed!
carolyn goolsby
August 2, 2014
Thoughts and prayers going out to Tracey, Jacob, Amanda and the rest of the family. Bubba will be greatly missed.
ROBERT AND DINAH ADCOCK
August 2, 2014
tracy and jacob and family ,we are so sorry for your loss.he was a dear friend and wil for ever more be greatly missed.our prayers are with you and your family.ROBERT AND DINAH ADCOCK..
Chris Brookins
August 2, 2014
I'm so sorry for the baber family for y'all lost bubba was a very great man. Ima miss see u:( fly high bubba u r nw at peace and cancer free. R.I.p my dear friend
Kathy Sensabaugh
August 2, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Bubba's passing. He is free now and I have no doubt he will continue to watch over you as he always has. May all of your memories comfort you in the days ahead.
Susan Fink
August 2, 2014
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Billy Hall Jr
August 2, 2014
I can't believe your gone. We were friends since childhood. You were another son to my dad and the brother I never had. I'll miss our talks on the phone and that goofy laugh. I'll see you again one day. "I Am My Brother's Keeper". Love you Bubba.
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