Eugene W. "E.W." Backensto's Obituary
Decatur-Eugene W. “E.W.” Backensto, 96, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
E.W. was born May 9, 1917 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the son of Harry and Cora (Sapp) Backensto. He proudly served his country in U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from Norfolk & Southern in 1978. He married V. Ruth Canaday October 8, 1939. She preceded him in death.
Private burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery.
The family of E.W. Backensto is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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