Michael R. Babbitt, 64, of Smithville, MO passed away at his home on December 19, 2023.

He was born on July 24, 1959 to Lee Earl and Evelyn Jane (Kindle) Babbitt in Jackson County, MO. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1977.

On May 3, 2003 he was united in marriage to Jayne (McDonald) Babbitt.

Mike worked at AT&T as a Software Development Engineer and retired after 40 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mike is survived by his wife, Jayne, of the home; children, Bryant (Lindsay) Babbitt, Ozark, MO, Preston Babbitt, Ozark, MO, Annie (Davy) Hawes, Lamar, MO, Carla Stepp, Smithville, MO, Ben (Rachelle) Stepp, Smithville, MO; grandchildren, Braeden, Xannder, Miles, Nora, Tyanna, Ayden, Corbin, and Stephen; brothers, Jim (Marcia) Babbitt, Liberty, MO and Terry Babbitt, Liberty, MO; lifelong friend, Stan Lanier; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 30th at Mt. Olivet Christian Church, Smithville, MO.

Inurnment at a later date at Reed Cemetery, Trimble, MO.

Donations may be made Reed Cemetery.