Gerald Backer, 83, of Bald Knob, died November 6, 2010. Born July 25, 1927. Survivors: wife Emogene Stanley Baker; son, Kent Baker (Terry); four Grandchildren and six Great Grand children. Services: 1 p.m., Wednesday at Powell Funeral Home. Visitation: 6-8, Tuesday at Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob. www.powellfuneralhome.com.

Published November 9, 2010