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BACKMAN, Richard The relatives and friends of Mr. Richard Backman are invited to attend his funeral services, Monday, January 14, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., in Emanuel Baptist Church, 1440 Folly Road, James Island, S.C. The Rev. Alex White, pastor. Interment: Stempoint Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5th Ave., Maryville, 843-571-2300. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jan. 14, 2008.

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Love Lashanda Conyers

January 18, 2008

To Miriam and Family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one, may you find peace in the Lord during your time of bereavement.

Herman Gourdine

January 17, 2008

My condolences to the Backman family. Sadly Bubba will be missed. On many visits to Charleston it was great pleasure to see his smiling face and recall the days of old. A great guy, a classmate and a true friend.

Fred,Miriam(Rivers),Amber Nelson

January 15, 2008

"Let not your hearts be troubled"
Sorry, We were unable to be there. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Wendi Guyer

January 14, 2008

To Hope and family: Words cannot describe how so very sorry I am for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead.

David & Edrastine Palmer

January 14, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Martha Stokes

January 14, 2008

Miriam, I' m sorry to here about you lost. My prays are with you and you family
Martha Rivers Stokes & Family
St.Mary's Ga

Raymond K. Turner

January 14, 2008

To Darrell and family sorry for the
loss of your dad.He is with the best fisherman of all now.God Bless
this family.Darrell if you can contact me.Your friend Raymond.My
phone number 518-4261484.

Abraham "Bill" Jenkins

January 14, 2008

To the Richardson and Backman Families

Please know that others are thinking about you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. I will keep you lifted up in Prayers.

God Be With You

Kim Richardson-Chavis

January 14, 2008

To The Backman Family:
It Truly Saddened Our Hearts To Learn of Bubba's Death. He Was Such A Sweet Person. He Will Be Missed All Who Knew Him. We Hope That You All Will Continue To Find Comfort and Stregnth In The Lord Jesus Christ. God Bless You All.

Bertha Richardson & Family

Kathleen,Cedric,Kaitlyn,Kaleigh Wingate

January 12, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. "Bubba" you will be missed.

Dandrea&Marvin Woolridge Family

January 11, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Beverly and James Fludd-Flanagan

January 11, 2008

Words cannot express the saddness but we must all remember that "Bubba" was a wonderful person and his kindness and generosity will never be forgotten. God had other plans for him so he had to go. Family, I love you all.

Marion,Margie,Tony Matthews

January 11, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

JOSEPHINE RICHARDSON PETYY AND FAMILY

January 11, 2008

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOST. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. THE LORD IS MY LIGHT AND SALVATION WHOM SHALL I FEAR PSALM 27:1

BETTY,ERIKA,TE'ORA BOWMAN-EVANS

January 10, 2008

MIRIAM,YOU HAVE DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND LOVE.ALWAYS TREASURE THE MEMORIES YOU HAVE OF YOUR HUSBAND.PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU THE STENGTH TO BE STRONG FOR YOU CHILDREN .ALWAYS KEEP GOD FIRST BECAUSE HE WILL NOW FILL THAT VOID THE THAT'S NOW EMPTY.LEAN ON HIM AND TRUST HIM TO SUPPLY EVERY NEED.FOR COMFORT .FOR THE QUESTION OF WHY ?.AND ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU WILL ALWAYS BE BUBBA'S GAL.

Lillian Richardson Singleton

January 10, 2008

My condolences to my family. Bubba will be missed. His laughs, funny stories and charm will leave a void in our lives as we assemble in our great-grand dad's yard on Bee Field. May God keep You.

Minister Patricia Holmes Miller

January 10, 2008

To Ms. Miriam and Family;
It is with heartfelt sorrow that I send my condolences and prayers. Please remember that God is standing by to comfort you and carry you through this time.

Sharon Robinson-Isom

January 10, 2008

Miriam, my prayers are with you and the family during this time. It's been a long time since we've seen each other or talked but I still remember you. I am Sharon, John niece. John was married to your Aunt Evelyn. We stayed on Wadmalaw Island. I'm in Memphis now. Prayers goes to your Mother also, Ginya, Zell, Danny and all the others.

Mary Backman

January 10, 2008

To the Backman Family,

Our deepest regrets, "Bubba" will be truly missed. We love you all and are here for everyone of you whenever you need us.

With our deepest sympathy: Peaches, Cherelle, Kevin (KJ), Primes, Catherine and "Prinky" Backman

Sally Keltner

January 10, 2008

Miriam-I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rev. Josephine Prioleau-Richardson

January 10, 2008

To the family,

You have my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences

God Be With You

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