Ethel Mary Hilton

Ethel married Andy Troxell on 21 Jun 1910 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Andy was born about 1879 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 Apr 1949 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Nola Ivalee Babb, 95, Johnson City went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, January 26, 2023 in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home. She was a native of Sullivan County and was a daughter of the late Andy and Mary Ethel Hilton Troxel. Nola was a charter member of the Happy Valley Church of Jesus Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Babb; a son, Jimmy Babb; five sisters, Cozette Hardin Younce, Leona Ray, Juanita Roberts, Thelma Goforth and Trula Hubbard; also two brothers, Bill Troxell and Ernest Troxell.

Survivors include two daughters, Rita Greene and husband, John of Murfreesboro and Judy Walker and husband, Skip of Johnson City; a daughter-in-law, Linda Babb; a sister, Sylvia Dugger; grandchildren, Scottie and Alyshia Babb, Myra (Kevin), Braun, Ginger (Drew), Panter, Jeremy Walker, Michael Walker, Ashley Babb and Courtney Babb; great-grandchildren, Dawson Bilbrey, Cooper Bilbrey, Maddie Kate Bilbrey, Colby Ralston and Braylon Panter; many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Nola will be conducted at 2:30 PM Monday, January 30, 2023 in the Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Donny Reagan officiating. Special music by Lynual Younce. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends. For those attending this service you are asked to meet at the cemetery by 2:20 PM.

The family would like to give special thanks to the entire staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for all the great care and love shown to our Mom.

Nola married Cecil Cleason Babb on 19 Sep 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cecil (son of Alfred Calvin Babb and Rettie Ann Medlin) was born on 31 May 1926 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Aug 2011 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Jimmy C. Babb, 72, Johnson City went home to be with his Lord, Friday, August 20, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City and was the son of Nola Troxell Babb of Johnson City and the late Cecil Babb. Jimmy was a veteran having served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a longtime member of Happy Valley Church of Jesus Christ where he served as Office Administrator and Missions Director.

Jim’s life was a display of a servants heart. He was always reaching out to individuals less fortunate in life. Jim had a gift to listen and offer help or advice in any situation. He did not value many material possessions in life, but his family was his treasure. His greatest blessings were his granddaughters, Ashley and Courtney.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Linda Keene Babb of the home; his son, Scottie Babb and wife, Alyshia ( whom he cherished like his own daughter) of Johnson City; two sisters, Rita Greene and husband, Johnny of Murfreesboro and Judy Walker and husband, Skip of Johnson City; his granddaughters, Ashley Babb and Courtney Babb; nieces, Myra Braun and Ginger Panter; nephews, Jeremy Walker and Michael Walker; also several cousins.

Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park with his friend and Pastor, Donny Reagan officiating. Pallbearers will be Scott Babb, Johnny Greene, Skip Walker, J.D. Whitson, Michael Bailey, Jackie Tipton, Randy Babb and Larry Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Calvin Ward, Lynn Dugger, Dan Dyer, Louie Blevins, Nathan Davis, Harvey Lunsford, Rocky Ward, Dallas Ornduff and Ron Dailey.