Leroy Backus

Leroy Backus, 70, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life February 9. He is preceded in death by: his son, Elliot Glen Backus, parents, Mose Backus Jr., and Elmon Backus, siblings: Henry Backus, Ollie Backus, and Dorothy Tolbert. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife: Emma Backus, children: Dwight Leroy Backus (Adriane), Vincent Shawn Ray, Patrice Backus, Quyuna Rose (Joe), Crystal Walls, Christopher Aaron (Angela), Charlton Turner, Christina Turner, siblings, Maxine Backus, Elmer Backus (Sandra), Charles Backus (Linda), Norvell Backus (Carla), Joel Backus, Russell Backus (Erica), Herbert Backus; 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Visitation: Friday, 12-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary-NLR. Home going Celebration: 11 a.m. at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 850 Rhodes and Adkins NLR, Ark. Pastor Victor J. Moore officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, NLR, Ark. (501) 374-0111. "Service You Can Trust."