Ferrell James Babin, age 64 passed away February 22, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cindy Babin; daughter, Alicia R. Wilson (Matt); sister, Pamela Pellegrin (Randy); grandchildren Avery Wilson, Reed Wilson and Leah Wilson; step-brothers Garry Toups (Terri) and Mike Toups (Janet).
He is preceded in death by his mother, Laura Foret Toups, stepfather Clarence P. Toups, father Abner James Babin, Sr. and infant son Jared.
The family will receive friends beginning on 11:00 am Monday, February 24, 2020 until 3:00 pm when a Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Hermitage Funeral Home, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN.
Pastor Rickey Baxley and Matt Wilson will be officiating.
Ferrell attended Thibodaux High School where he met Cindy his high school sweetheart, whom he later married in May,1975. Ferrell played football and baseball in high school and was captain of the local volunteer fire dept. He began a career with Bell South/AT&T in Louisiana and transferred to Nashville in 1986. He retired as a supervisor after 30 years of service. Ferrell was an avid sportsman, who loved fishing, hunting, gardening and was an awesome Cajun cook.
Ferrell was diagnosed with Parkinson disease in 2012 and Lewy Body Dementia in 2015. He was very active and devoted to his exercise with The Therapy Gym and Rock Steady Boxing.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the following caretakers and facilities;
Vanderbilt’s Dr. Fenna Tanner Phibbs, caregiver and sweet friend Wanda Brewer, the Waterford in Hermitage, Beverly Bell at the Therapy Gym, Colleen Bridges of Rock Steady Boxing, Vanderbilt Palliative Care Team, and Alive Hospice.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to;
Peterson for Parkinson’s
4205 Hillsboro Road
Suite 310
Nashville, TN 37215
Ph. 615-269-5312
