George Vincent Back

George Vincent Back
January 27, 1936
George Vincent Back passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was born to Harold and Gertrude Back in Syracuse, New York.
He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Marion Back and Nancy Lanza.
Surviving sisters are, Joan Back of Syracuse and Linda Stith (William) of Corpus Christi; two nephews and their families; his wife, Geraldine; his daughter, Mary Susan Back (David Hecht); his son, George Vincent II (Samantha); grand-daughter, Veronica Sue; and grandsons, George Vincent III and Alexander Gilbert.
George served our country first in the United States Army, as an engineer, and then in the United States Air Force, as a navigator. He served as a reconnaissance officer during the Cold War and, later, as an Electronics Warfare Officer (EWO) during the Vietnam War. He completed his 30-year Air Force career at Beale Air Force Base where he retired. Upon retirement, he went to work at Lockheed Martin (Lockheed Advanced Development Company).
George volunteered at the Retiree Activities Office at Hurlburt Field. He was a member of the Lions Club. As a member of St. Sylvester's Catholic Church, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society.
Visitation for George will be held on Thursday December 29, 2022, from 9:00-10:00 am, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, 6464 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563, followed by a funeral service at 10:00am. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery.