James Arthur Backus Sr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 23, 2023, at the age of 76, James Arthur Backus Sr. of Trout Creek, New York passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Arthur Backus Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Leon Backus and Alice Backus (Brundege); his granddaughter Brianna Backus; and his brothers, Edward, Lloyd, Andrew and Robert Backus.

He is survived by : his wife Nancy Scott; his children, Brian Backus (Stephanie) of Trout Creek, Stacie Sovocool (Daniel) of Trout Creek, James Jr. Backus (Jaime) of Trout Creek and Roberta Backus (Brian Palmatier) of Walton; his grandchildren, Jordynn, Tyler Palmatier, Kaleb, Noah Sovocool, Damian, Mackenzie Backus and Brynne Backus; and his sisters, Rosemary VanValkenburg of Walton, Janet Johnston of Deposit, Marion (Victor Cower), Jayne Tomao, Marjory Muller and Ruth Faulkner. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Contributions in James's memory may be made to the Trout Creek Fire Department, (8695 County Route 27, Trout Creek, NY 13847) or The Walton Central School FFA Chapter (47-49 Stockton Avenue, Walton, NY 13856).