William Franklin Bill Back, 79, husband of Nancy Bell (Coffman) Back of 5 Shirey Road passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville.

Mr. Back was born August 30, 1932 in Augusta County, a son of the late Walter William and Naomi Frances (Sheets) Back.

Bill was retired from Genicom (G.E.) where he worked in the production department, he was an active member at Bethlehem United Methodist Church and also active with the Beverley Manor Elementary School W.R.E. as a walker. Mr. Back enjoyed spending time working in his garden.

Surviving in addition to his wife of fifty four years are two sons; Stephen Franklin Back of Richmond and Walter Michael Mike Back and his wife Teresa of Bridgewater; two twin daughters, Sharon B. Meeks and her husband Tim and Karen B. Hays and her husband Jim both of Staunton; a foster brother, Jerry Fitzgerald of Lynchburg; a foster sister Patsy Long of Churchville; seven grandchildren, Kayla Back, Jordan Back, Austin Back, Ashley Fann, Katy Goodman, Miriam Meeks and Zeb Hays; a great granddaughter, Roxie Hays and a number of cousins and many special friends also survive.

A memorial service will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2011 in the Bethlehem United Methodist Church by Rev. Janet Knott.

The family will receive friends anytime at the residence and following the service. Burial will be private.

It is suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Building Fund at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 31, Swoope, VA 24479.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of his arrangements.