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YOUNGSTOWN -- Everett Backus Sr., 85, received his heavenly wings on Jan. 7, 2021, at Mercy Health St.Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Mr. Backus was born May 29, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of the late William Alexander Backus and Irene Buckins Backus.
He attended The Rayen High School and was employed at the United States Steel in McDonald, Ohio, for more than 30 years. After retirement, he worked at Caprice Care Center in North Lima.
He was of the Baptist faith and a longtime active member at Mount Gilead Baptist Church.
He served on the trustee board and loved singing in the male chorus. He also attended First Calvary Baptist Church later in life. In his early years, he was the leader of the drum and bugle corps at the Buckeye Elks Youth Center.
One of his many passions in life was his debonair flair for fashion from hair to toe.
He was cool, confident, witty and so proud of his family. Mr. Backus was a definite mentor in his neighborhood and well respected by all.
He was a hard worker and set an excellent example of what a real man and father should be.
He will be remembered by five children, Everett Backus Jr. of Columbus, and Robert (Darlene) Backus, Alexandria Backus, James (Alicia) Backus and Tracy Backus, all of Youngstown; 16 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren; extended family and friends; and a special friend, Ms. Yvonne Lawrence.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Gurnell Kerns, Lucille Crum, Gertrude Charity, and one brother, William "Mack" Backus.
Special thanks are extended to Dr. Ravi and the entire staff at Mercy Health Center for their professional and compassionate care.
The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc., where a memorial service for immediate family only will follow. Social distancing will be upheld and attendees will be required to wear a mask before entering the building. Rules will be strictly enforced.
For the health and safety of everyone, guests are asked not to linger at the funeral home.
The F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc. is honor to serve the family at this difficult time.
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