Richard S. Backest

Stacey, I sill talk to Coach everyday! I can only imagine what the transfer portal and NIL
payments to players are doing to his peaceful time in Heaven. God rest his soul, he was one of the best!
Jimmy Raley

RIP Coach, I always think of you during football season. You were one of the good guys!
Jimmy Raley

I am deeply saddened by this loss! Some called him coach, others called him Dick. I had the pleasure of calling him friend!
Richard will be GREATLY missed!
My thoughts and prayers remain with the family!

A sad loss has occurred and will never be forgotten. We all realize and are forever thankful for having him a part of our lives. He was a generous soul that is truly missed. My children and I have beed honored and blessed to have had him provide for and love us. I am deeply heartbroken and cherish the memories of him along with those who were privileged to know him. We appreciated and admired that great man! Brandi,Maddi.Reagan and Rush Thoede

Richard and I, go all the way back to Little League, where we competed in baseball. We also competed in broad jumping, in the Elementary School City Track Meet! I've known Richard since Junior High School! We graduated in the same high school class, and I know I speak for the entire class, when I say that, we are so glad we got to see you and visit with you at the 50th year class reunion in 2014! We will miss his presence at the next class reunion!

I first met Coach at Texas A&M when we were roommates and teammates on the Aggie baseball team. He was a very generous friend who helped alot of people out over the years including myself. Rest in Peace Coach , you were one of a kind!!!
Jimmy Raley

You touched so many lives in so many ways. You taught us more than we probably realized, and most of it went way beyond football. Bless you, coach. See you in the heavenly huddle.

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one . May 1 Thessalonians 4:14 bring you some comfort in knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death. They are very precious in Gods eyes. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of deep sorrow.

Bless You Coach!
Rice Football - 79 - 83

Coach was a good man who was there to help those in need - lots of good memories

Coach was an exceptional man and friend. He always made people laugh and would do anything for you. I enjoyed many rounds of golf, lunches and glasses of fine wine with him. I'll miss him, but know that he is in a better place now. RIP Coach. Thanks for all the great memories.
Jim Davis