John Lee Babcock

October 9, 1949 - August 18, 2023

John Lee Babcock, 73, of Henderson, NV, passed away on August 18, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends.

John was born in Coshocton, OH, on October 9, 1949, to the late Jesse Edward Babcock and Amanda Ellen (Thomason) Babcock. Survivors include his wife Susie and daughters, Josie, 16, and Johnna Babcock-Parker (Jason), 47, of Henderson, NV, family friend, Donna Curry (former spouse and mother oh Johnna). Grandchildren: Myles Findlay-Babcock, Dane Parker, Levi Parker and Moreea Parker. Siblings: Terry Babcock (Paula) of Walnut Creek, CA, Gary Babcock Marhofer of California and James Babcock of Canton, OH.

He was pepreceded in death by his parents and brother, Bill Babcock of Newark, OH.

Before moving to Henderson, NV, John was a mailman in Newark, OH. In 1979, he moved to Nevada and became a 21 dealer at the Barbary Coast Casino. John and Donna were entrepreneurs and founders of Subway in the state of Nevada. They opened their first location in 1983 and built many more through the years.

John married Susie Schwartz on August 27, 2005, at the Little Chapel of Love in Las Vegas, NV.

The jingle “Make new friends but keep the old” rang true for John, because he kept his friends throughout the years. He loved making people laugh. From his card tricks to magic, to his endless jokes and the stories he told made him one of a kind.

Halloween was John’s favorite holiday. He would make astonishing haunted houses every year and decorate them with all the blow-ups you can imagine.

John’s passion for basketball and collecting Larry Bir (Celtics) memorabilia was insatiable. His passion was definitely golf. He loved traveling with his best friends to Ireland and playing all of the beautiful courses. The stories they have are endless.

In honor of John, his friends are holding a golf benefit at the SouthShore Golf Course on October 10, 2023. Proceeds will go to Josie’s education fund.

John was always willing to lend an ear to friends and family and generously shared his business expertise to help many achieve their goals. His heart and soul will be greatly missed.

Johnny Mac will hold a Celebration of Life party on October 9th from 11:30 - 2PM at Johnny Mac’s restaurant.

Wonderful ‘silver and gold’ friends were there at the end to lend support to John, Susie, Josie, Johnna, and Donna. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do so.

The family would like to thank Sunset Hospice for the excellent care and support of the family. Thank you to Connie for making us feel so loved. You always made John happy.

He was a kind, generous and very humorous soul and will be greatly missed and remembered for the many lives he touched.

On the day of his death, a double rainbow appeared over the Last Vegas Valley. A rarity and a wonderful way to remember John.