BILL BACKSTROM JR. William Forrest "Bill" Backstrom, Jr. Age 82 died February 9, 2008 at Homeplace Assisted Living Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Bob Wilbur Officiating burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, one hour prior to service. Mr. Backstrom was born in Dade City Florida on October 25, 1925 to the late William Forrest and Lillie P'Pool Backstrom Sr. He was a member and elder of Covenant Presbyterian Church, and a 1944 graduate of Lee High School and a 1949 graduate of Mississippi State University. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during WWII. He was a stain glass artist and the owner/operator of Backstrom's Stain Glass. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Nelle Beard, Wilma Burgess, and one brother Jack Backstrom. survivors include: Wife-Betty Jo Backstrom of Columbus, Miss. Son-Forrest Backstrom (Sharon) Son-Charles Backstrom (Cheryl) of Woodstock, Ga. Son-Paul Backstrom (Leslie) of Tupelo, Miss. Sister-Katherine Healy of Santa Fe, NM Sister-Nancy Buchanan of Kirkland, Wash. Sister-Bonnie Bruce of Vicksburg, Miss. Sister-Olive Dollar of Columbus, Miss. Sister-Marjorie Richardson (Ron) of Mims, Fla. Brother-In-Law-Steadman Burgess of Atlanta, Ga. Grandchild-Ryan Backstrom (Anna) Grandchild-Stacey Backstrom Grandchild-Stephanie Backstrom Grandchild-Shelly Backstrom Grandchild-Briley Backstrom Grandchild-Miles Backstrom Pallbearers will be -Frank Frazier -Jerry Lane -Clay Bateman -Craig Bateman -Miles Backstrom -Ryan Backstrom Honorary Pallbearers will be -Riley Noland -Tom Shackelford -Steadman Burgess -Jack Alford Memorials can be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church 515 Lehmberg Road Columbus MS 39702 Palmer Home For Children P.O. Box 746 Columbus, MS 39703-
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