Jim Babbitt has been a well-known face, name and businessman in Flagstaff for many decades. The 89 year old Babbitt died Thursday in Sun City. He bought Babbitt Motor Company in 1965, which was renamed Jim Babbitt Ford.
He served three years as a fighter pilot in Europe.
Services for legendary Flagstaff businessman and World War II veteran Jim D. Babbitt are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Elks Lodge in Flagstaff.