Delbert Thomas Babin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Ambrose Babin and Mineola Marie Achee Babin. He is the beloved husband of 52 years of Judith Smith Babin. He is the loving father of Mary Catherine LeBlanc (Jeff), Kelly Elizabeth Babin, Melanie Ann Smith- Hays (Joe), and Laurie Louise Frances (Anthony). He is the devoted grandfather of Jordan LeBlanc, Kayley LeBlanc, William Smith, Joel Hays, Joshua Hays, Benjamin Culbertson, Admarie Frances, and Anthony Frances Jr. He is the loving cousin of Harold Hinchey. He is also survived by several other cousins, family and friends. Delbert was full of life and enjoyed living it. His favorite times were spent working with tools on his various household projects. He also enjoyed playing drums with the American Legion Post 64. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Monday, April 16, 2018 beginning at 11:00AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:30 PM from the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. Interment McDonoughville Cemetery, Gretna.