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Clay Babb dies at 68 

Clay Babb–Longtime Paso Robles resident Clay Babb, 68, died unexpectedly at home on Jan. 24 of complications of coronary artery disease. Babb was born in Tulare, CA, on Dec. 31, 1947, and later moved with his family to the Central Coast of California.

During high school he worked in his father’s business as an abalone fisherman off the coast of Morro Bay. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1968, and served his country in the Viet Nam War as part of the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, assigned to Delta Company as a point man and machine gunner. He participated in more than 30 combat missions. During two intense gun battles he was wounded and was subsequently awarded two Purple Heart medals. He was always grateful when people told him, “Thank you for your service.”

Babb moved to Paso Robles in 1987. He worked at the Lime Mountain Co., a lime production mine, starting as a heavy-equipment operator and then for approximately 15 years as mine operations manager.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Lilah, of Paso Robles; his mother, Marjorie, and a brother, Gaylord, both of Oklahoma City, OK; a sister, Jennifer Ogden, of El Cajon, CA; a son, Ben, and two grandchildren, Sam and Seth, all of Paso Robles; and a daughter, Ginger, of San Diego. He was predeceased by his father, Jack Babb, of Oklahoma City.

Babb was a quiet and private man, but those he was close to discovered that a more faithful and loyal friend could not be found. He was a man who loved his family deeply. He will always be remembered for his dry sense of humor and infectious smile.

He never claimed to be a perfect person, but a spiritual life was important to him and he knew that perfection came through salvation through Christ. He regularly attended the Cornerstone Community Church of Atascadero.

A graveside service with military honors was held Monday, Feb. 1, at the Paso Robles District Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to the Benevolent Fund of Cornerstone Community Church in Atascadero.

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