George Wheeler Babcock
1879–1950 (age 71)
Biography
George Wheeler Babcock, born in 1879, dedicated his life to education and community building, believing that learning opens doors to both personal growth and civic responsibility. He inspired young people to seek knowledge and to apply it toward improving their neighborhoods.
Friends treasured his thoughtful counsel and the sincerity with which he encouraged others to pursue their dreams, and his interment at Cave Hill Cemetery in 1950 marked the passing of a devoted mentor.