Thomas Backman Obituary

He was my friend of many years. I moved away and returned to late to say hi angain butbi will say goodbye my old friend. Wishing the family the best.
Dr. W.L. Thomas

I was looking at The Lee Bros Charleston book and saw your loved one. I researched to learn more about the history of shrimping and his life. I was led to this page, condolences on the loss of your loved one. Gone but not forgotten.

Junior Backman was a very kind and loving family and community orientated individual! Try to help everyone who came to him for advise or assistance! He is truly missed by his family and the Sol Legare community!!!

My sincere sympathy to the family. He offered a smile to all. He was such a great person and friend.

A great history and legacy to be remembered. Thanks Thomas! my condolences to the family.

May the God of all comfort sustain and comfort your family during this time of sorrow.

A gentle giant has taken the wings of morning and flew away as quietly as he lived his life. He was a pillar in the childhood community that held my roots, and I so will forever be a part of the fabric of my life. My condolences to the family for healing and wonderful memories held close to the heart.

Elizabeth, Sammy & Backman Family,

You have my deepest sympathies. Thomas was a special man and the community and mankind is better because of the life he lived. He inspired us all. May GOD give you peace and comfort in the days to come. Sheldon Gathers

With deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Backman Family.

I like to take a few moments of your time to express my deepest sympathy. i grew up calling this wonder man Junior. He was one of my dads last friends alive. Over the years I would visit him to say hi every chance I got to return to Charleston. Junior and Apple was some of the older ones i met at the early age of 6yrs old and my dad is who built bars and buildings on Mosquito Beach...I remember as a little girl spending time with Aunt Middy and Uncle Joe. I grew up around there and was just part of the families back in the day.I was known as Mr Porters daughter by Junior and i was fortunate and blessed to have known this man and im glad that my family had the chance as well.. RIP my dear friend.. Martha Porter Whitacre

To the Backman Family,
Deepest sympathy to one of James Island's Special Families.

May your memories forever hold Thomas near.

You are in our prayers.

To the family, Bro. Backman will truly be missed at Central RMUE Church. He knew how to make people laugh and he had such a sweet spirit about him. He encouraged many to keep working on as God will grant the reward. I pray you find comfort in these words as Bro. Backman was truly a great person.

My deepest sympathy goes to the Backman Family in the lost of an icon within the Sol Legare Community. The Backman's Seafood is an historical entity because Thomas Backman Jr. was committed in sustaining this jewel of a company for future generations.

Sincere condolence to the Backman Family.
Hang in there,Freddie(from the Bear)

Dear Tara,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time my sweet friend. May God hold you close and walk with you. Love and deepest sympathy, Bill Barry (MUSC)

Sorry for your loss . May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow . Psalms 83: 18

Our prayers are with you all.

I pray that the Lord continue to BLESS, STRENGTHEN, and KEEP you all in times like these.

My Deepest Sympathy to the Backman family. My prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. May God comfort you through this time.

My sincere condolences to the Backman family, and to his community. We have lost a treasure and he will be sorely missed.

Bro.Backman will truly be missed it was a huge honor to have known such a wonderful person.

To the Backman family; BRO.BACKMAN will truly be miss .he was a kind person ,it was a honor to have known him if there that i can do please feel free to call upon me. May God BLESS AND KEEP THE FAMILY.

To the Backman family, we offer condolences in the death of Thomas Backman, Jr. Please know that we are all praying that God our Father will grant you peace and be your comforter during your time of bereavement. Thomas had such a pleasant demeanor and will certainly be missed by his family, friends and the James Island and Charleston community. It was always a joy to hear him sing songs of praises to God. You have our deepest sympathy.
Psalm 100 Verse 5"For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations.

Condolences to the Backmans. His family and business were so integral to the rich history of Sol Legare. You were always very kind to me and my family. God Bless

I pray that all of the family is comforted and supported in their sorrow at Thomas' passing. He will indeed be missed.

My condolences to all families. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this most difficult time.

My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Mr. Backman was an very special person, and a devoted Christian. I used to love to hear him sing "My eyes are on the sparrow"
Evelyn Gregg

Our prayers are with the Backman family and friends.We send our condolences. From Summerville Seafood.

It is my prayer that you all find comfort in knowing that Backman was a very kind and loving person that will truly be missed at CentralRMUE church Stay encouraged