George Franklin Backus Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved George Franklin Backus of Knoxville, Tennessee, born in Blacksburg, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 61, on December 22, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy George Franklin leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though George Franklin may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
He is survived by: his parents, William Backus and Jo Ellen Backus; his wife Patricia Backus; his son William Backus (Regan); and his siblings, Landon Backus (Teresa), Jeff Backus (Dana), Laura Sineff and Janet Love.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in George's name to the American Heart Association or Disabled American Veterans.
