With his family by his side, and in the comfort of his own home, Lynn E. Backus, Sr., age 85, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on October 31, 2022.
Lynn was born December 21, 1936, in Ilion, NY, the son of Charles and Reba (Brewer) Backus. Raised and educated in Mohawk, Lynn graduated from Mohawk Central School in 1954. After graduating, he took over and worked the family dairy farm for many years. Lynn's number one priority was providing for his family. He was a lifelong Harley Davidson owner, and loved riding any chance he could get.
Lynn leaves behind his wife, Susan (married for 34 years, together for 37), 3 sons, Edward James (Lori) of Mohawk, Thomas Henry (Noreen) of Ilion, Timothy Noel (Lynnette) of Tupper Lake, and one daughter, Deborah Lynn, of Cookson, OK, one step-son, Christopher Bouck of Beebe, AR, as well as 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Lynn spent over 40 with DuPont; at the Remington Arms plant in Ilion, and as plant manager of Hazen Tec, in Hazen, AR.
Lynn was pre-deceased by his parents, Charles and Reba, his brother Ronald, sister Sandra, and first born son, Lynn Jr.
A funeral service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 90 Morgan Street, Ilion, on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of calling hours, please come early and share your stories and pictures of Lynn with his family and friends. He will be missed by all that knew him.
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