Walter Vernon Backus

Walter Vernon Backus, 55, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Bowers Hospice House in Cranberry, WV, following a short illness. Vernon was born on July 31, 1967, to the late Walter Lee and Cora Backus of Alta, WV.
Vernon cherished his daughters and grandchildren. He always had a smile on his face and a funny story to tell. He enjoyed football, putting together model cars, and watching James Bond movies. He will be greatly missed by all.
In addition to his parents, Vernon is preceded in death by his loving wife Christine Backus, his beloved grandson Mason Wayne Bowyer, and his siblings Dessie Morris, Charles Pritt, and Ruth Pritt.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters Kristy Thompson and Tiffany (Jesse) Bowyer, his grandchildren Hailey Bowyer, Erik Thompson, Easton Bowyer, and Quinn Thompson, his grand dog Bandit, and grand cat Bello, his siblings Mattie Kincaid, Roberta Young, Robert Pritt, Joetta Hamilton, Arlene Perdue, Doug, Mary, Josh and Amber Whisman, Katrinka Perdue, good friend Grace Bevans, many nieces, nephews, in-laws, family, and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for assistance with Vernon’s funeral expenses to be made to High Lawn Funeral Home by calling the funeral home at (304)469-3283 or in person or by mail at High Lawn Funeral Home 1435 E. Main St. Oak Hill, WV 25901.